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“We had to fight quite hard for that one” – Slater reflects on CTFROT podium finish at Hampton Downs
Freddie Slater delivered a strong performance in Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, climbing from sixth in the opening race to claim a well-earned third place. Driving for M2 Competition, the Kiwi showcased resilience, composure, and defensive skill on one of New Zealand’s most challenging circuits….
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 4 | Ugochukwu claims the Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup after a stellar Sunday
After securing pole position in the earlier Qualifying 2 session on Sunday, Ugo Ugochukwu lined up on the front row alongside Jin Nakamura for Race 4 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs. New Zealander Louis Sharp occupied the second row, with Kanato Le starting alongside him. Jack Taylor…
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“So, yeah, it’s a positive start to the year” – Scoular delivers commanding 2026 CTFROT Race 2 triumph at Hampton Downs
Just hours after Louis Sharp secured victory in Race 1, mtec Motorsport continued its dominant start to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs with Zack Scoular taking a commanding win in Race 2. The reverse-grid format placed Scoular on the front row, giving him an opportunity to seize the…
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“So it was definitely not easy, but we got the job done, and that’s what counts” — Sharp reflects on Race 1 on opening 2026 CTFROT weekend at Hampton Downs
Louis Sharp could scarcely have asked for a stronger opening to his 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) campaign at Hampton Downs. The New Zealander converted a front-row start into a decisive Race 1 victory, executing a clean launch from second on the grid and controlling the contest from the moment the lights…
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Pinnacle Motorsport confirms August Raber for 2026 FRME campaign
Pinnacle Motorsport has announced August Raber as its first confirmed driver for the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Championship. The 16-year-old Swedish driver will step up to the series following a strong campaign in British Formula 4. Raber will make his FRME debut when the championship begins at Yas Marina Circuit on 16–18 January….
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 3 | Ugochukwu claims the race victory
After previously securing pole position in Qualifying 2 earlier, Ugo Ugochukwu went on to claim a commanding victory in Race 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs. Starting from the second row, Ugochukwu made a superb launch off the line, overtaking Ernesto Rivera in the opening phase before…
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Kai Daryanani steps up to FRME and FREC with Trident in 2026
Trident Motorsport has announced Kai Daryanani as its latest driver for the Formula Regional Middle East (FRME) Trophy and the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The Middle East series begins this coming weekend at Yas Marina, marking Daryanani’s first competitive outing with the Italian squad. The 20-year-old Indian racer will line up alongside Andrija Kostić…
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Rowland pleased with recovery to P3 after chaotic Mexico City E-Prix
After securing P2 in the Season 12 opener in São Paulo, Oliver Rowland, the reigning Formula E World Champion carried that momentum into Mexico City, navigating an intense Qualifying session and a fractured, incident-filled race to claim his second podium of the season with a hard-earned P3 finish. At a circuit known for punishing the…
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24H Series Middle East | 6H Abu Dhabi | Race | Porsche prevails as Herberth wins incident-filled race
Herberth Motorsport delivered a clinical and composed performance to secure victory in a dramatic 2026 Michelin 6H Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. The No.10 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), driven by Loek Hartog, Antares Au and Huub van Eijndhoven, emerged on top after a race defined by incidents and repeated Code 60 interruptions. Perfect…
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Formula E | Mexico City E-Prix | Race | Cassidy brings Citroën their first win
The stage was set for the second Formula E race of Season 12 at the Mexico City E-Prix, after an intense Qualifying session. Envision’s Sébastien Buemi seized his 17th Formula E pole position in dramatic fashion at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. The Swiss driver defeated DS Penske’s Taylor Barnard in a controversial final where the…