Jin Nakamura secures pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix in the CTFROT 2026 Highlands Qualifying session.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Qualifying | Nakamura claims pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix

With just 18 points separating Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu, everything was on the line heading into the final Qualifying session at Highlands Motorsport Park, as both drivers looked to maximise their start and secure the points needed to claim the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) for 2026. Qualifying this weekend ran under…

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Dan Ticktum ahead of the Formula E miami E-Prix FP1
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Formula E | Miami E-Prix | FP1 | Ticktum on top as Cassidy and Da Costa make contact

It’s time for the first full time gride practice session of the Miami E-Prix, as Formula E drivers get ready to tackle on FP1. Earlier this day, the American track hosted the Rookie Free Practice, with Envision Racing’s Zak O’Sullivan leading the way. Green flag for FP1! Under the grey sky, the colourful electric challengers…

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Alpine F1 Shakedown in Barcelona
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Nielsen: Alpine with “a lot to learn” following 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown as Mercedes era begins

The final day of the 2026 shakedown in Barcelona saw a flurry of activity, and Alpine F1 completed an impressive 160 laps thanks to Pierre Gasly, the highest tally of any of the drivers.  Alpine’s Managing Director, Steve Nielsen, noted the “productive mileage” the team has managed to secure before heading into pre-season testing in…

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Charles Leclerc at the F1 Barcelona Shakedown for Scuderia Ferrari
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Leclerc reveals “interesting” run in dry conditions at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown

Charles Leclerc experienced his first day in normal conditions in the SF-26 at the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown. On the fourth day of testing, but Ferrari’s second day, the Ferrari driver recorded the third-fastest time with a lap of 1:18.223. The Monegasque completed 89 laps around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the dry conditions. Speaking…

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Mike Krack on Aston Martin's 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown Day 1
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Krack on Aston Martin’s huge effort to make 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown

After missing the opening three days of the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown, Aston Martin’s AMR26 finally appeared on track with Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack calling it an ’emotional’ milestone. Mike Krack on first steps for Aston Martin at 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown Lance Stroll took on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Thursday afternoon, completing…

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Stroll has expressed satisfaction with his initial F1 test running in Aston Martin's new Honda-powered AMR26.
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Aston Martin’s technical issue cuts Stroll’s 2026 F1 test session short

Lance Stroll has expressed satisfaction with his initial test running in Aston Martin’s new Honda-powered AMR26, despite managing just five laps before a technical issue curtailed his first F1 outing of 2026 at the Circuit de Catalunya. The Canadian driver had the honour of christening the latest Adrian Newey-designed machine on Thursday, the fourth day…

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Freddie Slater wins at Highlands in 2026 CTFROT after Teretonga rescheduled, cutting Ugochukwu’s lead ahead of the New Zealand Grand Prix.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | John Cowpland

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 at Highlands | Title battle tightens as Slater delivers commanding victory

Freddie Slater kept his record of championship success firmly intact with a commanding victory in the rescheduled Teretonga Race 3 on Friday evening at Highlands Motorsport Park, the final venue of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) From pole position, the M2 Competition driver controlled the 16-lap contest from lights to flag….

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