Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Archives

TGRNZ opens team tender for 2027 Gen 2 CTFROT era, aiming to strengthen grid and elevate championship standards.

TGRNZ launches tender process for 2027 CTFROT grid; targets stronger grid with Gen 2 transition

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago1 week ago04 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…

Formula Regional Championships versus Trophies: Understanding the new two-tier system introduced by the FIA for 2026

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 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…

CTFROT 2026: Everything you need to know

Shania Wallage4 months ago4 months ago05 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…