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

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

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

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

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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