2025 Formula 4 United States champion Cooper Shipman joins the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Kiwi Motorsport, aiming for a strong start to his global racing career.
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Cooper Shipman joins 2026 CTFROT line-up with Kiwi Motorsport

As the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) grid begins to take shape, American racing sensation Cooper Shipman has officially been confirmed to compete in the four-round championship. The seventeen-year-old, who dominated the 2025 Formula 4 United States Championship with nine wins, has chosen to begin 2026 by staying with the team that…

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IndyNXT driver Nolan Allaer will compete in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy with Giles Motorsport, aiming for success in New Zealand’s premier championship.
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Nolan Allaer to join Giles Motorsport for 2026 CTFROT

IndyNXT racer Nolan Allaer will begin his 2026 season in the southern hemisphere, joining Giles Motorsport for the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The 23-year-old from Detroit is the latest international talent to head to New Zealand for the country’s premier single-seater championship, which is becoming an increasingly popular destination for aspiring drivers aiming…

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Zack Scoular returns for a second season in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania with mtec Motorsport, aiming for the title.
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Zack Scoular returns to mtec Motorsport for 2026 CTFROT

After an impressive runner-up finish in the 2025 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, Zack Scoular will return for a second campaign in 2026 with mtec Motorsport. The 18-year-old New Zealander, who stunned the competition in his debut season with two wins and seven podiums, is now targeting the championship title on home soil. A…

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Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater career with Hitech in the 2026 CTFROT in New Zealand.
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Kalle Rovanperä launches single-seater career with Hitech in 2026 CTFROT

Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater journey in January in New Zealand, where he will compete in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Hitech TGR. As a result, one of rallying’s most successful modern drivers will take his first formal steps towards a future in circuit racing….

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Yevan David set to compete in 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with Kiwi Motorsport ahead of F3 debut.
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Yevan David joins Kiwi Motorsport for 2026 CTFROT

Eighteen-year-old Yevan David is set to compete in the 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with Kiwi Motorsport. The Sri Lankan driver will be the first from his country to take part in New Zealand’s prestigious single-seater championship, which enters its 21st season in 2026. This opportunity comes as David continues to build his motorsport career, with…

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New Zealand’s Sebastian Manson confirms his place on the 2026 CTFROT grid with M2 Competition, aiming to build on a strong 2025 season.
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Sebastian Manson confirms return for 2026 CTFROT with M2 Motorsport

New Zealand racing talent Sebastian Manson has officially confirmed his place on the grid for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The 17-year-old from Auckland will return for his second consecutive season in his home country’s premier championship, where he is eager to build on the momentum from a successful 2025 season….

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Chinese racing driver Yuanpu Cui will race in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Championship with mtec Motorsport, beginning in January.
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Yuanpu Cui to race with mtec Motorsport in 2026 CTFROT

Chinese junior racing driver Yuanpu Cui will compete in the prestigious 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). He will race with mtec Motorsport in this highly competitive four-round series, which begins in January at Hampton Downs and concludes with the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park. Rising star in motorsport Many…

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