Formula Regional Championships vs Trophies explained: calendars, Super Licence points and how the FIA reshapes the junior ladder in 2026.
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Formula Regional Championships versus Trophies: Understanding the new two-tier system introduced by the FIA for 2026

From 2026, the FIA will introduce a clearer two-tier structure within Formula Regional racing. Although all series remain part of the official FIA ladder, a sharper distinction now exists between Formula Regional Championships and the newly defined Formula Regional Trophies. This change affects calendars, Super Licence points and, crucially, how drivers plan their careers. Formula…

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Your ultimate FROT 2026 guide: key F2/F3 differences and everything to know before the season begins for the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy.
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CTFROT 2026: Everything you need to know

New Zealand’s premier single-seater category attracts drivers from around the world to compete in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship. In 2026, the series will mark its 21st season, with the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) contested across four rounds and offering valuable winter training during the Southern Hemisphere summer. The championship holds official…

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