Formula Regional is an FIA-certified category of regional single-make F3 Championships, introduced in 2017 to bridge the performance gap between F4 and the global F3 Championship. Read the latest Formula Regional reports, news, opinions, and more by Pit Debrief.
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…
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 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, 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…
Hitech has confirmed Gino Trappa as part of its 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship line-up, marking another significant step as the team prepares for its debut season in the series. With this announcement, Hitech continues to build momentum and depth, underlining its ambition to compete at the front from the outset. He will line up alongside countryman…
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…
René Lammers will remain with MP Motorsport as he takes the next step in his single-seater career, confirming his promotion to the Eurocup-3 Championship for the 2026 season. The 17-year-old from Zandvoort continues his progression within the Dutch team after an impressive campaign in the F4 Spanish Championship, where he fought for the title until…
Hitech has confirmed the signing of Stefan Bostandjiev for the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship, continuing to build momentum ahead of its maiden campaign in the series. The announcement underlines the team’s clear intent to assemble a well-rounded and competitive driver roster as it prepares to enter one of Europe’s fastest-growing single-seater championships. Furthermore, the addition of…
Hitech has confirmed 16-year-old Argentinian Santino Panetta as its first driver for its Eurocup-3 debut season. The young racer comes from Campana, Buenos Aires, and already carries a reputation as a rising talent in junior motorsport. Santino made the jump from karting to single-seaters in 2025, when he began competing in the F4 Spanish Championship….
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,…
