Pit Debrief

Dion Gowda stays with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026, contesting FRME Trophy and FREC after rookie success.

Dion Gowda remains with Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 FRME and FREC campaigns

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed that Dion Gowda will remain with the Dutch outfit for its full Formula Regional programme, thereby reinforcing a partnership that delivered an impressive rookie season in 2025. As a result, the Gowda will contest both the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the newly rebranded Formula Regional European Championship…

Ryan Wood leads combined practice at Hampton Downs as CTFROT 2026 begins with tight field and standout rookie performances.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Practice | Wood fastest on opening day

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Ryan Wood emerged as the standout performer across the combined practice sessions at Hampton Downs as the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season got underway. The Supercars driver topped Practice 2 and Practice 3 and set the outright fastest lap of the day with a 1:29.764, the only time to dip under…

ART Grand Prix signs Monaco's Matteo Giaccardi for dual 2026 FREC and FRME campaigns after his strong F4 progress.

ART Grand Prix confirms Matteo Giaccardi for dual FRME Trophy and FREC campaigns in 2026

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

ART Grand Prix has announced that Matteo Giaccardi will step up to Formula Regional competition in 2026, joining the team for both the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and the Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME). The move marks a significant milestone in the career of the 18-year-old Monegasque driver as he continues his progression…

Bianca Bustamante has confirmed the next major move in her single-seater career, stepping up to Eurocup-3 for the 2026 season with Palou Motorsport. The

Bianca Bustamate steps up to Eurocup-3 in 2026 with Palou Motorsport

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Bianca Bustamante will step up to Eurocup-3 for the 2026 season with Palou Motorsport. The announcement underlines another decisive stage in the Filipino driver’s long-term pathway towards FIA Formula 3 and, ultimately, Formula 1. She will contest both the Eurocup-3 Winter Series and the main Eurocup-3 Championship Series, becoming part of a category that has…

Your ultimate FROT 2026 guide: key F2/F3 differences and everything to know before the season begins for the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy.

CTFROT 2026: Everything you need to know

Shania Wallage4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

New Zealand’s premier single-seater category attracts drivers from around the world to compete in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship. In 2026, the series will mark its 21st season, with the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) contested across four rounds and offering valuable winter training during the Southern Hemisphere summer. The championship holds official…

Round 1 CTFROT series Hampton Downs 8-11 January 2026 Photo by Bruce Jenkins

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Testing | 19-man field completes first on-track running

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) began in impressive fashion as a tightly packed grid completed its first on-track running at Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park. Drivers took part in three acclimatisation runs, marking the opening chapter of what already looks set to be a fiercely contested season. Teams focused primarily on…

Rodin Motorsport confirms Alex Ninovic, Reza Seewooruthun and Maxim Rehm for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.

Rodin Motorsport unveils Alex Ninovic, Reza Seewooruthun and Maxim Rehm for 2026 FRME Trophy

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Rodin Motorsport has confirmed a strong three-driver line-up for the 2026 FRME Trophy, naming Alex Ninovic, Reza Seewooruthun and Maxim Rehm for the winter campaign. The announcement underlines the team’s ambition for the series, as it combines proven championship-winning form, regional experience and emerging talent. Alex Ninovic arrives as reigning GB3 champion Alex Ninovic leads…

Trevor LaTourette lands a late HMD Motorsports by TJ Speed seat for the 2026 CTFROT as the series begins at Hampton Downs.

Trevor LaTourrette joins HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed for 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Skip Barber Formula 4 racer Trevor LaTourette has secured a last-minute seat for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). LaTourette will race with HMD Motorsports by TJ Speed, joining the 2026 CTFROT grid just days before the championship begins in New Zealand. The four-round series opens this weekend at Hampton Downs Motorsport…

MP Motorsport's Oliver Goethe during the 2025 F2 season.

Red Bull Junior Team part ways with several drivers ahead of the 2026 season

Yi Xing Lim4 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Ahead of the 2026 season, the Red Bull Junior Team has parted ways with Oliver Goethe, Tim Tramnitz, Jules Caranta and Christopher Feghali, each departing after relatively short spells with the prestigious programme. In 2025, Goethe and Tramnitz competed in FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 respectively with MP Motorsport, while Caranta raced in Eurocup-3…

RPM has confirmed the re-signing of Giovanni Maschio as part of its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.

RPM re-signs Giovanni Maschio for 2026 FREC and FRME Trophy campaigns

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

RPM has confirmed the re-signing of Giovanni Maschio as part of its driver line-up for the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) and Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The Italian driver will enter his fourth consecutive season with the team in Europe, continuing one of the longest-standing partnerships on the current Formula Regional grid….