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CTFROT 2026: Standings after Round 1 | Ugochukwu emerges as early benchmark after Hampton Downs opener
After a dramatic and action-packed opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, Ugo Ugochukwu leads both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championship narratives. Across four races, the M2 Competition driver delivered relentless pace, racecraft and consistency, leaving Round 1 with a commanding points advantage and early momentum in…
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“There will be lots to learn, I am sure” — Bilinski embraces 2026 F2 challenge with DAMS Lucas Oil
Roman Bilinski will take the next major step in his single-seater career in 2026, moving up to FIA Formula 2 with DAMS Lucas Oil as he continues his climb towards the pinnacle of motorsport. The Polish driver advances to FIA Formula 3 following a strong 2025 campaign, where he finished 11th in the Championship standings….
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Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak replaces Taito Kato for 2026 FRME Trophy finale with ART Grand Prix
Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will contest the final round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy with ART Grand Prix, replacing Taito Kato for the season finale at Lusail. The one-off appearance comes as the Thai driver prepares to step up to FIA Formula 2 full-time with ART in 2026. At 20 years old, Inthraphuvasak…
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Porsche to field Güven in the upcoming Miami Formula E Rookie Free Practice
The first name for the upcoming Miami Formula E Rookie Free Practice has finally been announced: Ayhancan Güven will drive for Porsche. It will be an highly desired return for the Turkish driver, who had experienced his electric debut back in July last year at the lengthy Berlin Rookie Test. A multi-faced talent Güven, P2…
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Andretti Formula E builds momentum and lessons in Mexico City ahead of Miami
Andretti Formula E opened 2026 with a strong and eventful showing on the streets of Mexico City. The championship returned to the iconic Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez under challenging conditions. Jake Dennis set the early tone by topping Free Practice 1 and carried that speed into race day. Cold track temperatures and strategic complexity defined the…
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FU3L fuel powers Toyota FT60 cars seamlessly in CTFROT 2026 as global push for sustainability in motorsport continues
American rising star Ugo Ugochukwu stamped his authority on the opening round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, taking two race wins and the early championship lead. While his focus was firmly on the track, the 2026 CTFROT weekend marked a significant moment for Toyota, New Zealand motorsport,…
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GriffinCore Campos Racing secures Patrick Heuzenroeder for Eurocup-3 2026 campaign
GriffinCore Campos Racing has strengthened its driver line-up for the 2026 Eurocup-3 season by confirming the signing of Patrick Heuzenroeder. The Australian driver becomes the second major addition announced by the team ahead of the new campaign, following the recent confirmation of Thomas Strauven. Together, these signings reflect Campos Racing’s clear intention to fight for…
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Dante Vinci on his preparation for GB3 campaign with Hillspeed: “Now I’m more ready than ever”
Dante Vinci approaches the next phase of his career with clear enthusiasm and growing confidence. After completing his progression through Italian Formula 4, Vinci has already immersed himself in GB3 machinery through an intensive winter testing programme with Hillspeed ahead of the 2026 season. Those early laps have played a crucial role in shaping his…
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Francisco Macedo joins Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026 FRME and FREC campaigns
Van Amersfoort Racing has confirmed that Francisco Macedo will join the team for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Trophy (FRME) and the 2026 Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). As a result, the 17-year-old Portuguese driver takes another decisive step forward in his single-seater career. With experience across several junior categories, Macedo now prepares to…
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James Vowles: Albon “fiercely quick” but lacked confidence in early days at Williams F1 team
During the 2025 F1 season, Williams team principal James Vowles was interviewed for the Business of Sport podcast, where he discussed how he helped Alex Albon reach his potential. Alex Albon delivered strong performances during the 2025 F1 season and helped Williams finish P5 in the Constructors’ Championship. Albon himself finished the season with a…