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FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Race 1 | Al Dhaheri controls Race 1 drama to extend championship lead
Race 1 of Round 2 of the 2026 FRME Trophy delivered drama, penalties and a late red flag under the Yas Marina lights. Rashid Al Dhaheri seized the lead at the start and never relinquished it, controlling the race despite pressure, track-limit scrutiny and a disrupted final phase. The R-ace GP driver claimed a commanding…
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Briatore: Alpine’s 2026 season marks “great opportunity” with Mercedes F1 engine
Team executive advisor and de facto team principal, Flavio Briatore unveiled Alpine’s new 2026 F1 season livery and Mercedes-AMG partnership. New technical regulations provide opportunities for improved competitiveness after a challenging 2025 campaign. A new beginning with Mercedes power “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for BWT Alpine Formula One Team,” began Flavio Briatore. “It…
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2026 F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton on the “most technical year” ever as the SF-26 comes to life
After his first year at Ferrari F1, Lewis Hamilton speaks on the fresh start that is the SF-26 in 2026. Hamilton knows it will be a challenge and an opportunity for the team to work together under the new regulations. Ferrari unveiled their car livery and launched their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on…
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Preparation and patience pay off for Shipman in wet 2026 CTFROT race at Teretonga Park
Cooper Shipman produced one of his most complete performances of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season by finishing sixth in Race 1 at Teretonga Park. Starting from ninth on the grid after qualifying, the Kiwi Motorsport driver steadily worked his way forward in difficult, rain-soaked conditions that rewarded patience, preparation and…
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Rovanperä reflects on “quite a tricky day” at Teretonga Park after claiming maiden single-seater podium in 2026 CTFROT
Kalle Rovanperä reached an important milestone at Teretonga Park by finishing third in Race 1 of Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). In a weekend dominated by rain, red flags and constant uncertainty, the Hitech TGR driver combined patience and instinct to claim his first podium in single-seater racing….
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Nakamura believes first 2026 CTFROT win “is getting closer and closer” despite lack of pace at Teretonga Park
At Teretonga Park, Hitech TGR’s Jin Nakamura emerged from Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with another podium finish but plenty to reflect on. A red-flagged qualifying session, persistent rain and a demanding circuit combined to test both confidence and consistency. Despite finishing second in Race 1, the Hitech…
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Wet weather precision at Teretonga Park delivers first 2026 CTFROT win for Slater
M2 Competition’s Freddie Slater produced a controlled and assured drive to secure his first victory of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), mastering treacherous wet conditions at Teretonga Park. The M2 Competition driver kept his composure through multiple safety car periods, changing grip levels and constant interruptions to emerge as the standout…
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FRME | 2026 | Round 2 | Yas Marina | Qualifying | Nakamura-Berta leads Q1, Wheldon stars after Q2 red flag
Qualifying for Round 2 of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy delivered a tightly contested and eventful morning at the Yas Marina Circuit, with two different drivers emerging on top across the twin sessions. Mumbai Falcons Racing’s Kean Nakamura-Berta secured pole position in Qualifying 1 for Race 1, while Sebastian Wheldon claimed pole…
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Beganovic aims to fight at the front of the field with DAMS Lucas Oil in 2026
Dino Beganovic is set for his second full season in Formula 2, this time with the DAMS Lucas Oil team. After a strong rookie season with Hitech TGR, where he finished seventh in the Drivers’ Standings, the Swede wants to fight at the front. After moving to single-seaters in 2020, Beganovic grabbed a P3 finish…
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 abandoned amid persistent wet conditions
Race officials abandoned the 2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Teretonga Park after persistent heavy rain and deteriorating track conditions prevented the event from starting. Officials reached the decision following a series of delays that left drivers waiting on track and in the pit lane, with safety concerns increasing as rainfall continued. Although organisers made repeated…