Ernesto Rivera Archives - Motorsport

Nakamura claimed pole position at the 2026 CTFROT Teretonga Qualifying 1 session, but brought out a red flag, dropping him down the order.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Qualifying 1 | Red-flag interrupted session sees Nakamura claim pole but Rivera to start Race 1 from the front

Shania Wallage3 days ago3 days ago02 mins mins

Jin Nakamura claimed his first pole position for the opening race of Round 3 for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) Qualifying 1 session at Teretonga Raceway in New Zealand. In tricky wet conditions, Nakamura set the fastest time but caused the session’s third red flag, resulting in a three-place grid penalty…

Zack Scoular dominates 2026 CTFROT Race 3 at Taupo, converting pole into victory as Slater and Wood complete the podium on a drying track.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 3 | Scoular converts pole to victory in dominant showing at Taupo

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins mins

Unlike the wet conditions that defined the morning’s Qualifying session, Race 3 of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT unfolded on a drying circuit at Taupo. With grip steadily improving, mtec Motorsport’s Zack Scoular converted pole position into a commanding victory, controlling the race from the early laps and fending off sustained pressure behind. Grid…

James Wharton secured his first 2026 CTFROT win at Taupo, mastering a reversed grid Race 2 filled with pressure, penalties and late drama.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 2 | Wharton triumphant after tense race in Taupo

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago05 mins mins

James Wharton delivered a controlled and decisive performance to secure his first victory in Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Taupo, mastering a race shaped by a reversed grid, sustained pressure at the front and multiple strategic turning points. Starting from the second row, the HMD Motorsport with…

Ugo Ugochukwu takes the victory of the CTFROT 2026 Hampton Downs Race 3, leading from the front for the majority of the race.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 3 | Ugochukwu claims the race victory

Shania Wallage2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

After previously securing pole position in Qualifying 2 earlier, Ugo Ugochukwu went on to claim a commanding victory in Race 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs. Starting from the second row, Ugochukwu made a superb launch off the line, overtaking Ernesto Rivera in the opening phase before…

Ryan Wood leads combined practice at Hampton Downs as CTFROT 2026 begins with tight field and standout rookie performances.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Practice | Wood fastest on opening day

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

Ryan Wood emerged as the standout performer across the combined practice sessions at Hampton Downs as the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season got underway. The Supercars driver topped Practice 2 and Practice 3 and set the outright fastest lap of the day with a 1:29.764, the only time to dip under…

Red Bull Junior Ernesto Rivera joins M2 Competition for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) in New Zealand.

Ernesto Rivera joins M2 Competition for 2026 CTFROT campaign

Karishma Persad1 month ago3 weeks ago03 mins mins

Mexican teenager Ernesto Rivera will add further international depth to the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). As a result, the championship once again underlines its reputation as a key launchpad for future FIA Formula 3 contenders. Moreover, Rivera will race in 2026 CTFROT with the multi-championship winning M2 Competition team, which further…

Ugo Ugochukwu, Campos Racing, 2025 F3 Post-Season Tests, Jerez, Day 2

2025 F3 Post-Season Test | Jerez | Campos Racing’s Ugochukwu and Rivera shine on Day 2

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins mins

Campos Racing showed its authority on Day 2 of the 2025 FIA F3 post-season test at Circuito de Jerez, with Ugo Ugochukwu and Ernesto Rivera topping the morning and afternoon sessions respectively. The duo delivered an impressive one-two punch that firmly placed Campos among the standout teams of the day. While MP Motorsport dominated Day…

Ernesto Rivera, Red Bull Junior Team, to race with Campos Racing in F3 in 2026

Ernesto Rivera to race in F3 with Campos Racing in 2026

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins mins

Campos Racing has officially confirmed that Ernesto Rivera, currently competing in the 2025 Eurocup-3 Championship, will continue his upward trajectory with the team, making the leap to the FIA F3 Championship in 2026. The 16-year-old Mexican driver, a Red Bull Junior Team member, becomes the second driver named in the reigning champion squad’s line-up, joining…

2025 Eurocup-3 Round 6 Spa-Francorchamps

Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 6 | Spa-Francorchamps | Campos scores double win but Colnaghi strengthens grip on title

Karishma Persad5 months ago4 months ago010 mins mins

The Eurocup-3 championship entered its iconic Spa-Francorchamps round with the title battle finely poised between MP Motorsport teammates Mattia Colnaghi and Valerio Rinicella, while Ernesto Rivera and Kacper Sztuka remained close enough to keep their hopes alive. Spa is renowned for its demanding 7.004 km layout, featuring legendary corners such as Eau Rouge, Raidillon and…

MP Motorsport, 2025 Eurocup-3, Assen, Round 5

Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 5 | Assen | Colnaghi takes the lead on dominant MP Motorsport home weekend

Karishma Persad6 months ago4 months ago011 mins mins

The 2025 Eurocup-3 championship reached a decisive stage as the field travelled to the Netherlands for Round 4 at the TT Circuit Assen. Known globally as “The Cathedral of Speed” for its legendary motorcycle racing heritage, the Dutch venue welcomed Eurocup-3 for the first time, providing a fresh and technical challenge for the grid. Its…