Pit Debrief

After four weeks of racing across four different circuits around New Zealand, Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 CTFROT Champion.

Ugochukwu crowned CTFROT 2026 champion after consistent title campaign

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

After four weeks of racing across four different circuits around New Zealand, Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) Champion. He sealed the title with M2 Competition following a dominant campaign that included four race victories. The American wrapped up the championship after the 70th New Zealand Grand…

Zack Scoular wins the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix as Ugo Ugochukwu claims the 2026 CTFROT title at Highlands.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 3 | 70th New Zealand Grand Prix | Scoular wins as Ugochukwu clinches title

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

After 14 races across four venues, the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) reached its dramatic conclusion at Highlands Motorsport Circuit with the 70th running of the New Zealand Grand Prix. The historic event delivered both prestige and pressure, as Zack Scoular claimed a dominant Grand Prix victory while Ugo Ugochukwu secured the…

Kanato Le wins Race 2 at Highlands as Safety Cars and incidents shape the CTFROT 2026 finale fight to the flag.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 2 | Le leads from start to finish in incident-filled Race 2

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) finale at Highlands Motorsport Park delivered drama from the opening lap to the chequered flag, as Kanato Le controlled proceedings from pole while incidents, investigations and two Safety Car periods shaped the fight behind. A decisive start, timely restarts and late neutralisation ultimately…

Louis Sharp reflects on qualifying struggles, wind challenges and race mistakes after securing a hard-fought 2026 CTFROT podium at Highlands.

Sharp battles through challenges to secure 2026 CTFROT podium at Highlands

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Louis Sharp closed Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park with a valuable third-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The result capped a demanding day that tested both driver and team, yet ultimately rewarded persistence and composure during the opening race of the final weekend. With limited overtaking…

Jin Nakamura reflects on qualifying brilliance, and race balance issues after finishing second in 2026 CTFROT Race 1 at Highlands.

Nakamura eyes more in 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix after strong Saturday at Highlands

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Jin Nakamura delivered one of the standout performances of Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park, combining exceptional qualifying speed with a solid second-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT). As the final weekend of the season unfolded, Nakamura emerged as one of the fastest drivers on the circuit,…

Ugo Ugochukwu overcomes qualifying drama to win CTFROT Race 1 at Highlands and extend his championship lead to 29 points.

Ugochukwu “grateful” for 2026 CTFROT Race 1 win after “very stressful” Saturday at Highlands

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu emerged victorious from a dramatic Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park, claiming Race 1 of Round 4 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The championship leader transformed a day filled with mechanical setbacks and intense pressure into a commanding on-track performance that significantly reshaped the title picture. With the final…

Ugo Ugochukwu reigned victorious at Highlands Motorsport Park for Race 1 of CTFROT 2026. Full report and results here.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 1 | Ugochukwu claims victory and extends title lead

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu claimed victory in Race 1 at Highlands Motorsport Park for CTFROT 2026. After moving ahead of Nakamura off the line, he lead the race from then onwards to extend his championship lead by 29 points. Jin Nakamura lined up on the front row alongside championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu, while New Zealanders Louis Sharp…

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

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Qualifying | Nakamura claims pole position for the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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…

Freddie Slater wins at Highlands in 2026 CTFROT after Teretonga rescheduled, cutting Ugochukwu’s lead ahead of the New Zealand Grand Prix.

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

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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….

Fast laps and late drama headline Friday practice at Highlands as Wood, Nakamura and Scoular shine ahead of the 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Practice | Wood, Nakamura and Scoular star as finale heats up

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Fast laps, changing track conditions and a dramatic late crash combined to produce an absorbing Friday at Highlands Motorsport Park, where the final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) burst into life with three Free Practice sessions. Across three highly competitive practice sessions, Jin Nakamura, Zack Scoular and Ryan Wood…