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Formula Regional European Championship to begin second era with full FIA sanctioning in 2026

Karishma Persad11 months ago8 months ago09 mins

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) have formally announced the launch of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, a new FIA-sanctioned single-seater series scheduled to begin in 2026. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the FIA’s carefully designed driver development framework, which aims to grow emerging motorsport talent…

Eurocup-3 2026 season expands with iconic circuits, a new car, advanced tech, and a focus on sustainability, offering a top-tier driver development platform.

Eurocup-3 announces major leap for 2026 season with expanded calendar and technological upgrades

Karishma Persad11 months ago6 months ago06 mins

Eurocup-3 is gearing up for its most significant transformation since its debut in 2023. The 2026 Eurocup-3 season promises to take the series to a new level, with an expanded calendar featuring iconic European venues, the introduction of a cutting-edge new car, and an increased focus on sustainability and advanced technology. This shift strengthens Eurocup-3’s…

Hitech will field a three-car Hitech TGR entry in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, becoming the sixth team.

Hitech confirms three-car entry for 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Trophy

Karishma Persad11 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Hitech has confirmed it will enter a three-car team in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, strengthening the championship’s international profile. The well-established single-seater outfit will compete as Hitech TGR, signalling a long-term commitment to the New Zealand-based series and its role in global driver development. Thus, Hitech becomes the sixth team confirmed…

FRECA 2025, Round 5, Circuit Paul Ricard, France

FRECA | 2025 Round 5 | Paul Ricard | Slater retains lead after strong weekend in France

Karishma Persad11 months ago10 months ago09 mins

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) reached its midpoint with Round 5 at Circuit Paul Ricard. Heading into the weekend, the championship picture was delicately balanced between Matteo De Palo and Freddie Slater. De Palo, representing Trident Motorsport, held the advantage by four points, sitting on 122 thanks to his measured consistency…

HMD Motorsports partners with TJ Speed to field three cars in the 2026 CTFROT, strengthening the IndyCar pathway.

HMD Motorsports and TJ Speed unite for 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad12 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Leading US racing organisation HMD Motorsports will partner with TJ Speed Motorsports to contest the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). As a result, the combined operation will run a three-car line-up under the banner HMD Motorsports with TJ Speed. The team will join the championship’s four existing outfits when the four-round series…

2025 FRECA Round 4 Hungary at Hungaroring, Budapest

FRECA | 2025 Round 4 | Budapest | De Palo leads as title battle heats up

Karishma Persad12 months ago10 months ago015 mins

One month after the excitement of Zandvoort, the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) roared back into action at the Hungaroring. The 4.381 km circuit, steeped in tradition as host of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, once again provided the perfect backdrop for the fourth event of the 2025 season. As the…

Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 4 | Monza | Rivera bounces back as Sztuka suffers disappointing weekend

Karishma Persad12 months ago10 months ago010 mins

The Eurocup-3 championship reached its halfway point at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza, with Round 4 of the 2025 season providing one of the most dramatic weekends so far. Monza, famed as the “Temple of Speed,” is a circuit that punishes hesitation and rewards bravery. With its endless straights, heavy braking zones, and reliance on…

The Castrol Toyota FRormula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) confirms major 2026 format changes, adding more races, tyres and push-to-pass action.

Format changes and push-to-pass set to transform 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad12 months ago6 months ago03 mins

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing NZ has confirmed further changes to the 2026 format of New Zealand’s premier single-seater championship, the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). As a result, organisers aim to intensify on-track action while delivering even greater value for drivers and teams. Moreover, these updates arrive alongside the previously announced switch from a five-weekend…

Dates are confirmed for the four-round 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), culminating in the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix.

Four-weekend 2026 CTFROT schedule announced

Karishma Persad1 year ago6 months ago03 mins

Organisers have confirmed the dates for the new-look 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. As a result, teams and drivers can now plan their winter campaigns around a streamlined four-weekend calendar. Moreover, the revised structure, which sees the championship’s traditional 15 races contested across four events instead of five, recently received formal approval from…

Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 3 | Paul Ricard | Sztuka takes Championship lead as Rivera slips up

Karishma Persad1 year ago10 months ago08 mins

Round 3 of the 2025 Eurocup-3 season at Circuit Paul Ricard once again transformed the shape of the championship. With three different leaders in as many rounds, the French event underlined the unpredictability and intensity of this year’s competition. After Portimão, Ernesto Rivera had emerged as the man to beat, but the 29-car field again…