Pit Debrief

James Wharton secured his first 2026 CTFROT win at Taupo, mastering a reversed grid Race 2 filled with pressure, penalties and late drama.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 2 | Wharton triumphant after tense race in Taupo

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

James Wharton delivered a controlled and decisive performance to secure his first victory in Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Taupo, mastering a race shaped by a reversed grid, sustained pressure at the front and multiple strategic turning points. Starting from the second row, the HMD Motorsport with…

Ryan Wood wins Race 1 at Taupo in 2026 CTFROT Round 2, with Ugochukwu 2nd and Slater completing the podium after an intense battle.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 1 | Wood continues dominant weekend in Taupo with Race 1 win

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Ryan Wood delivered a calm and authoritative drive to win Race 1 of Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Taupo. The mtec Motorsport driver recovered from a brief loss of the lead at the start to reassert control and steadily pull clear. Behind him, Ugo Ugochukwu converted a…

Ryan Wood snatches late pole at Taupo in Qualifying 1 as Ugochukwu and Scoular close in for Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Qualifying 1 | Wood delivers late lap to claim pole for Race 1

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Ryan Wood claimed pole position for the opening race of Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT)after a dramatic Qualifying 1 session at Taupo International Motorsport Park. Following an already impressive Friday, the mtec Motorsport driver confirmed his status as the man to beat with a blistering final flying lap…

Ryan Wood tops two Taupo practice sessions as Wharton and Slater close in ahead of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Practice | Wood sets the early pace amid mixed conditions and disruptions

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Ryan Wood laid down a clear marker ahead of Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) by topping two of Friday’s three practice sessions at Taupo. In doing so, the mtec Motorsport driver underlined his intent to bounce back strongly after his premature exit from the final feature race at…

Kyojo Cup champion Rio Shimono steps up to FR Japan with Dr. Dry while committing to defend her title in 2026.

Kyojo Cup champion Rio Shimono earns FR Japan promotion with Dr. Dry for 2026

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Rio Shimono will step up to the Formula Regional (FR) Japanese Championship in 2026, joining Dr. Dry for her first campaign at regional single-seater level. The move follows a commanding title-winning season in the Kyojo Cup, where she established herself as one of the most successful drivers in the series’ history. At 25 years old,…

A shot of the Mumbai Falcons cars, a team competing in the 2026 FRME season.

FRME 2026: Everything you need to know

Alexa Obligar4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) enters a decisive new phase in 2026 as it adopts the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRMET) identity. The change follows the FIA’s introduction of its Regional Trophy framework and marks a shift towards a shorter, more concentrated winter championship designed to balance sporting relevance with logistical flexibility. This guide…

Argentinian teenager Renzo Barbuy joins TC Racing for its Eurocup-3 debut ahead of the new Dallara 326 era

Renzo Barbuy set for 2026 Eurocup-3 debut with TC Racing

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

TC Racing has confirmed the signing of Renzo Barbuy as its first driver for the revamped Eurocup-3 Championship, marking a major step for both the team and the young Argentinian prospect. At just 16 years old, Barbuy will take on his first European campaign after progressing from Formula 4 Brazil, one of South America’s toughest…

Rain-soaked Taupo testing sets the tone for CTFROT 2026 Round 2 as Sharp and David shine, fans rally, and teams prepare for a wet weekend.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Testing | Sharp and David shine amidst damp conditions

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

As preparations continued for Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), rain and damp conditions quickly became the defining theme of the Collective Test sessions at Taupo. From the outset, persistent showers swept across the 3.3km circuit, ensuring that both sessions unfolded on a wet track. Consequently, outright lap times…

Ugo Ugochukwu leads the 2026 CTFROT standings after a dramatic Hampton Downs opener, with M2 Competition topping the teams’ race.

CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Ugochukwu emerges as early benchmark after Hampton Downs opener

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

After a dramatic and action-packed opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, Ugo Ugochukwu leads both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship narratives. Across four races, the M2 Competition driver delivered relentless pace, racecraft and consistency, leaving Round 1 with a commanding points advantage and early momentum in…

Formula 3 race winner Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak joins ART Grand Prix for the final round of the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak replaces Taito Kato for 2026 FRME Trophy finale with ART Grand Prix

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will contest the final round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy with ART Grand Prix, replacing Taito Kato for the season finale at Lusail. The one-off appearance comes as the Thai driver prepares to step up to FIA Formula 2 full-time with ART in 2026. At 20 years old, Inthraphuvasak…