Pit Debrief

Alexander Abkhazava converts an empty pole into victory as penalties reshape the order in a dramatic 2026 FRME Race 3 in Dubai.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 3 | Abkhazava leads from lights to flag to claim second win of the season

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Alexander Abkhazava delivered a controlled and confident drive to win Race 3 of the 2026 FRME Trophy at Dubai, capitalising on Alex Powell’s absence from pole position. Despite late pressure, Safety Car interruptions, and post-race penalties reshuffling the order behind him, the MP Motorsport driver never relinquished control. Kean Nakamura-Berta finished second to claim rookie…

Salim Hanna converts a reverse-grid start into a Race 2 victory during a disrupted 2026 FRME Trophy race at Dubai Autodrome.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 2 | Hanna claims maiden FRME win as Safety Cars plague Race 2

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Race 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at Dubai Autodrome delivered repeated interruptions, but Salim Hanna controlled proceedings from the front to secure a commanding victory. A reverse-grid format reshuffled the order following Race 1, while multiple Safety Car periods and retirements reshaped the battle behind. Despite the chaos, Hanna capitalised…

Zack Scoular wins the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix as Ugo Ugochukwu claims the 2026 CTFROT title at Highlands.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 3 | 70th New Zealand Grand Prix | Scoular wins as Ugochukwu clinches title

Karishma Persad3 months ago5 days ago06 mins

After 14 races across four venues, the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) reached its dramatic conclusion at Highlands Motorsport Circuit with the 70th running of the New Zealand Grand Prix. The historic event delivered both prestige and pressure, as Zack Scoular claimed a dominant Grand Prix victory while Ugo Ugochukwu secured the…

Hitech confirms Alpine Academy driver Keanu Al Azhari for its 2026 Eurocup-3 campaign following strong GB3 and F4 results.

Alpine Academy driver Keanu Al Azhari completes Hitech line-up for 2026 Eurocup-3 campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Hitech has confirmed Keanu Al Azhari as part of its 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship line-up, strengthening its expanding European single-seater programme. The British outfit continues to invest in proven young talent, and Al Azhari arrives with a strong international résumé and recent success alongside the team. Born in Dubai and racing under the Emirati flag, the…

Kanato Le wins Race 2 at Highlands as Safety Cars and incidents shape the CTFROT 2026 finale fight to the flag.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 2 | Le leads from start to finish in incident-filled Race 2

Karishma Persad3 months ago5 days ago05 mins

Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) finale at Highlands Motorsport Park delivered drama from the opening lap to the chequered flag, as Kanato Le controlled proceedings from pole while incidents, investigations and two Safety Car periods shaped the fight behind. A decisive start, timely restarts and late neutralisation ultimately…

Louis Sharp reflects on qualifying struggles, wind challenges and race mistakes after securing a hard-fought 2026 CTFROT podium at Highlands.

Sharp battles through challenges to secure 2026 CTFROT podium at Highlands

Karishma Persad3 months ago5 days ago05 mins

Louis Sharp closed Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park with a valuable third-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The result capped a demanding day that tested both driver and team, yet ultimately rewarded persistence and composure during the opening race of the final weekend. With limited overtaking…

Jin Nakamura reflects on qualifying brilliance, and race balance issues after finishing second in 2026 CTFROT Race 1 at Highlands.

Nakamura eyes more in 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix after strong Saturday at Highlands

Karishma Persad3 months ago5 days ago03 mins

Jin Nakamura delivered one of the standout performances of Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park, combining exceptional qualifying speed with a solid second-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT). As the final weekend of the season unfolded, Nakamura emerged as one of the fastest drivers on the circuit,…

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 ago5 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…

Taito Kato converts pole into victory in 2026 FRME Dubai Race 1 as Abkhazava and Nakamura-Berta complete the podium.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Race 1 | Kato converts pole to dominant victory in weekend opener

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

A controlled drive from pole position was converted into a dominant victory as ART Grand Prix’s Taito Kato secured Race 1 honours at the 2026 FRME Round 3 in Dubai. Behind him, Alexander Abkhazava and Kean Nakamura-Berta completed the podium after a race shaped by early battles, local yellow flags, penalties, and consistent pressure through…

2026 FRME Round 3 qualifying delivers split poles at Dubai Autodrome as Kato leads Q1 and Powell shines after a red-flag-hit Q2.

FRME | 2026 | Round 3 | Dubai | Qualifying | Kato and Powell split poles after frenetic twin qualifying sessions

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Qualifying for Round 3 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy at the Dubai Autodrome delivered two intense and contrasting sessions, as clear skies and warm conditions replaced the damp challenges seen earlier in the season. Across Qualifying 1 and Qualifying 2, constant lap time evolution, frequent track limits violations, and a red…