Ugo Ugochukwu takes the victory of the CTFROT 2026 Hampton Downs Race 3, leading from the front for the majority of the race.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 3 | Ugochukwu claims the race victory

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…

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Ryan Wood leads combined practice at Hampton Downs as CTFROT 2026 begins with tight field and standout rookie performances.
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CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Practice | Wood fastest on opening day

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 4 | Monza | Rivera bounces back as Sztuka suffers disappointing weekend

The Eurocup-3 championship reached its halfway point at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza, with Round 4 of the 2025 season providing one of the most dramatic weekends so far. Monza, famed as the “Temple of Speed,” is a circuit that punishes hesitation and rewards bravery. With its endless straights, heavy braking zones, and reliance on…

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Paul Ricard, Round 3, 2025 Eurocup-3
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Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 3 | Paul Ricard | Sztuka takes Championship lead as Rivera slips up

Round 3 of the 2025 Eurocup-3 season at Circuit Paul Ricard once again transformed the shape of the championship. With three different leaders in as many rounds, the French event underlined the unpredictability and intensity of this year’s competition. After Portimão, Ernesto Rivera had emerged as the man to beat, but the 29-car field again…

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Eurocup-3 2025 Round 2 Portimão
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Eurocup-3 | 2025 Round 2 | Portimão | Rivera takes the lead as Championship battle heats up

After an electrifying season opener in Austria, the Eurocup-3 Championship travelled to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve for Round 2 of the 2025 season. The 4.6 km Portimão circuit, renowned for its blind crests, sweeping elevation changes, and challenging low-grip surface, promised another weekend of high drama. Coming into the Portuguese round, Mattia Colnaghi led…

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