Pit Debrief

Ugo Ugochukwu overcomes qualifying drama to win CTFROT Race 1 at Highlands and extend his championship lead to 29 points.

Ugochukwu “grateful” for 2026 CTFROT Race 1 win after “very stressful” Saturday at Highlands

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 days ago04 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu emerged victorious from a dramatic Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park, claiming Race 1 of Round 4 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The championship leader transformed a day filled with mechanical setbacks and intense pressure into a commanding on-track performance that significantly reshaped the title picture. With the final…

Ugo Ugochukwu reigned victorious at Highlands Motorsport Park for Race 1 of CTFROT 2026. Full report and results here.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 1 | Ugochukwu claims victory and extends title lead

Shania Wallage3 months ago2 days ago03 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu claimed victory in Race 1 at Highlands Motorsport Park for CTFROT 2026. After moving ahead of Nakamura off the line, he lead the race from then onwards to extend his championship lead by 29 points. Jin Nakamura lined up on the front row alongside championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu, while New Zealanders Louis Sharp…

Jin Nakamura secures pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix in the CTFROT 2026 Highlands Qualifying session.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Qualifying | Nakamura claims pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix

Shania Wallage3 months ago2 days ago04 mins

With just 18 points separating Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu, everything was on the line heading into the final Qualifying session at Highlands Motorsport Park, as both drivers looked to maximise their start and secure the points needed to claim the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) for 2026. Qualifying this weekend ran under…

Freddie Slater wins at Highlands in 2026 CTFROT after Teretonga rescheduled, cutting Ugochukwu’s lead ahead of the New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 at Highlands | Title battle tightens as Slater delivers commanding victory

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 days ago04 mins

Freddie Slater kept his record of championship success firmly intact with a commanding victory in the rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 on Friday evening at Highlands Motorsport Park, the final venue of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) From pole position, the M2 Competition driver controlled the 16-lap contest from lights to flag….

Fast laps and late drama headline Friday practice at Highlands as Wood, Nakamura and Scoular shine ahead of the 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Practice | Wood, Nakamura and Scoular star as finale heats up

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 days ago04 mins

Fast laps, changing track conditions and a dramatic late crash combined to produce an absorbing Friday at Highlands Motorsport Park, where the final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) burst into life with three Free Practice sessions. Across three highly competitive practice sessions, Jin Nakamura, Zack Scoular and Ryan Wood…

2026 CTFROT Testing at Highlands heats up as Ugochukwu, Slater and Sharp trade early blows ahead of the season finale.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Testing | Ugochukwu sets the early pace as title fight intensifies ahead of New Zealand Grand Prix

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 days ago04 mins

The final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT) began in emphatic style at Highlands Motorsport Park, as 20 drivers fired the opening shots in the Collective Testing ahead of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix. Two tightly contested collective test sessions immediately underlined the intensity of the championship battle, with…

Revised after rain disruption, the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix schedule sets up a demanding 2026 CTFROT finale at Highlands Motorsport Park.

70th New Zealand Grand Prix schedule confirmed for 2026 CTFROT finale at Highlands

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 days ago02 mins

After rain disrupted the 2026 CTFROT Round 3 and forced organisers to abandon and then reschedule Race 2 on Saturday, the series has now confirmed a revised schedule for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix. Highlands Motorsport Park will host the landmark event, which will also serve as the final round of the 2026 CTFROT,…

From Tasman glory to modern stars, the New Zealand Grand Prix returns for its 70th running at Highlands in 2026 finale showdown!

From Tasman legends to future stars: The story of the New Zealand Grand Prix

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

The New Zealand Grand Prix stands as one of global motorsport’s rare independents. While most national Grands Prix folded into the Formula One World Championship, New Zealand chose a different path. As a result, alongside the Macau Grand Prix, it remains one of only two national Grands Prix still held outside Formula One. Since its…

Liam Sceats returns for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at the 2026 CTFROT, chasing a second win after a late deal with HMD Motorsports.

Liam Sceats targets second New Zealand Grand Prix win at 2026 CTFROT finale at Highlands

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Liam Sceats will return to the New Zealand Grand Prix grid this weekend with one clear objective: to win the country’s biggest single-seater race for a second time. The 2024 New Zealand Grand Prix winner has secured a last-minute deal to contest the 70th running of the iconic event, reuniting with the Toyota FT60 and…

CTFROT 2026 Round 3 standings show Ugochukwu ahead as Slater surges and a three-way teams’ battle intensifies.

CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 3: Pressure mounts after rainy penultimate round at Teretonga Park

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) delivered a decisive shift in the championship narrative. Following a dramatic and rain-soaked weekend at Teretonga Park, the standings now reflect not only raw speed, but also composure under sustained pressure and the ability to recover when conditions repeatedly turned against the field….