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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 Wallage6 months ago6 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 Persad6 months ago6 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 Persad6 months ago6 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 Persad6 months ago6 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 Lim6 months ago5 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 Persad6 months ago6 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….

Red Bull Junior Ernesto Rivera joins M2 Competition for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) in New Zealand.

Ernesto Rivera joins M2 Competition for 2026 CTFROT campaign

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Mexican teenager Ernesto Rivera will add further international depth to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). As a result, the championship once again underlines its reputation as a key launchpad for future FIA Formula 3 contenders. Moreover, Rivera will race in 2026 CTFROT with the multi-championship winning M2 Competition team, which further…

CL Motorsport is pleased to announce Enea Frey as part of its 2026 driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy.

Enea Frey joins CL Motorsport for 2026 FRME

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

CL Motorsport has announced the addition of Enea Frey to its driver line-up for the upcoming Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy. The talented Swiss driver will participate in the prestigious winter series, continuing his progression through single-seater racing. The FRME Trophy presents an excellent opportunity for Frey to gain crucial race experience and develop…

Brazilian racing star Ricardo Baptista joins 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with TJ Speed and HMD Motorsport, aiming to impress.

Ricardo Baptista joins 2026 CTFROT line-up with TJ speed

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

FIA Formula 4 race winner Ricardo Baptista, better known in the motorsport world as Cadi, has been confirmed for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The Brazilian driver, 18, will race with TJ Speed in partnership with HMD Motorsport, as the four-round championship prepares to kick off at Hampton Downs International Motorsport…

Kiwi racing star Ryan Wood joins the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with mtec Motorsport, aiming for a thrilling debut season.

Ryan Wood confirmed for 2026 CTFROT with mtech Motorsport

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

As the grid for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) takes shape, mtec Motorsport has confirmed that New Zealand’s Ryan Wood will compete in the four-round international championship. Backed by the Tony Quinn Foundation, Wood will add another exciting chapter to his already impressive career. A familiar face on New Zealand circuits…