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Aidan Schuh joins Kiwi Motorsport for the 2027 CTFROT season after his maiden FRAC podium and ninth-place championship finish in 2026.
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Aidan Schuh joins Kiwi Motorsport for 2027 CTFROT following maiden FRAC podium

Karishma Persad03 mins

AJ Foyt Racing development driver Aidan Schuh will compete with Kiwi Motorsport in the 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), continuing his progression through single-seater racing following his rookie Formula Regional Americas Championship (FRAC) campaign. The 23-year-old American will contest the four-round championship in New Zealand this January, gaining further international experience ahead…

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CTFROT confirms a full 22-car grid across six teams for 2027 as Rodin joins the championship for its new-generation Formula Regional era.
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CTFROT confirms full 22-car grid for 2027 season

Karishma Persad06 mins

The Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) will begin its new-generation era with a full 22-car grid after unprecedented early interest from international and New Zealand drivers ahead of the 2027 season. All available places across the six teams have now been allocated, subject to the completion of a handful of remaining driver contracts….

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The winners of the 2027 CTFROT and Trans-Tasman Trophy will earn entries to the Macau Grand Prix as part of the Formula Regional World Cup.
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Road to Macau: 2027 CTFROT winners earn FIA World Cup opportunity

Shania Wallage03 mins

The winner of the 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) will earn a coveted place on the grid for the 2027 Macau Grand Prix, with the championship’s top Kiwi or Australian driver also securing an entry through the Trans-Tasman Trophy. The announcement marks the most significant prize ever offered by New Zealand’s premier…

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TGRNZ confirms a compact 2027 CTFROT calendar with four rounds, 3,500km of running and the New Zealand GP.
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TGRNZ confirms 2027 North and South Island four-round CTFROT calendar

Karishma Persad05 mins

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand (TGRNZ) has confirmed a compact four-round calendar for the 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), with the season set to unfold across four consecutive race weekends. The series will take up to 22 drivers to some of New Zealand’s most demanding and distinctive circuits, with the campaign culminating…

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Global junior formula teams show strong interest in CTFROT Gen 2 era ahead of the 2027 championship launch.
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Strong worldwide interest greets CTFROT Gen 2 Launch

Karishma Persad03 mins

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand has attracted significant international attention ahead of the introduction of its new Gen 2 Formula Regional car in January 2027. Teams from across the junior single-seater ladder have already entered the tendering process, underlining the growing reputation of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) on the global motorsport…

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TGRNZ opens team tender for 2027 Gen 2 CTFROT era, aiming to strengthen grid and elevate championship standards.
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TGRNZ launches tender process for 2027 CTFROT grid; targets stronger grid with Gen 2 transition

Karishma Persad04 mins

Toyota Gazoo Racing New Zealand (TGRNZ) has officially launched the tender process for teams ahead of a major transition in its premier single-seater championship. As the series prepares to introduce a new generation Formula Regional car in 2027, TGRNZ aim to secure a strong and stable grid that reflects the growing stature of the Castrol…

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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

Karishma Persad04 mins

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

Shania Wallage05 mins

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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