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Zack Scoular wins the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix as Ugo Ugochukwu claims the 2026 CTFROT title at Highlands.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 3 | 70th New Zealand Grand Prix | Scoular wins as Ugochukwu clinches title

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago06 mins

After 14 races across four venues, the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) reached its dramatic conclusion at Highlands Motorsport Circuit with the 70th running of the New Zealand Grand Prix. The historic event delivered both prestige and pressure, as Zack Scoular claimed a dominant Grand Prix victory while Ugo Ugochukwu secured the…

Kanato Le wins Race 2 at Highlands as Safety Cars and incidents shape the CTFROT 2026 finale fight to the flag.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 2 | Le leads from start to finish in incident-filled Race 2

Karishma Persad6 days ago6 days ago05 mins

Race 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) finale at Highlands Motorsport Park delivered drama from the opening lap to the chequered flag, as Kanato Le controlled proceedings from pole while incidents, investigations and two Safety Car periods shaped the fight behind. A decisive start, timely restarts and late neutralisation ultimately…

Jin Nakamura reflects on qualifying brilliance, and race balance issues after finishing second in 2026 CTFROT Race 1 at Highlands.

Nakamura eyes more in 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix after strong Saturday at Highlands

Karishma Persad6 days ago5 days ago03 mins

Jin Nakamura delivered one of the standout performances of Saturday at Highlands Motorsport Park, combining exceptional qualifying speed with a solid second-place finish in Race 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (CTFROT). As the final weekend of the season unfolded, Nakamura emerged as one of the fastest drivers on the circuit,…

Hitech signs Argentine talent Gino Trappa for 2026 Eurocup-3 as the team builds momentum for its debut season.

Hitech confirms Gino Trappa for 2026 Eurocup-3 campaign

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Hitech has confirmed Gino Trappa as part of its 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship line-up, marking another significant step as the team prepares for its debut season in the series. With this announcement, Hitech continues to build momentum and depth, underlining its ambition to compete at the front from the outset. He will line up alongside countryman…

Hitech signs Stefan Bostandjiev for its 2026 Eurocup-3 debut, adding proven GT and single-seater experience to the line-up.

Stefan Bostandjiev joins Hitech ahead of 2026 Eurocup-3 debut season

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Hitech has confirmed the signing of Stefan Bostandjiev for the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship, continuing to build momentum ahead of its maiden campaign in the series. The announcement underlines the team’s clear intent to assemble a well-rounded and competitive driver roster as it prepares to enter one of Europe’s fastest-growing single-seater championships. Furthermore, the addition of…

Hitech enters Eurocup-3 in 2026, naming Argentinian teen Santino Panetta as its first driver and signalling bold growth plans Now.

Hitech confirms 2026 Eurocup-3 entry with Santino Panetta signing

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Hitech has confirmed 16-year-old Argentinian Santino Panetta as its first driver for its Eurocup-3 debut season. The young racer comes from Campana, Buenos Aires, and already carries a reputation as a rising talent in junior motorsport. Santino made the jump from karting to single-seaters in 2025, when he began competing in the F4 Spanish Championship….

PUMA announced Rachel Robertson as the driver to represent them on the 2026 F1 Academy grid, driving in a Hitech-operated car

Rachel Robertson joins PUMA for the 2026 F1 Academy season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

PUMA’s status as an Official Partner of F1 ACADEMY took on a new dimension ahead of the 2026 season, as the brand confirmed Scottish racer Rachel Robertson as its representative on the grid. The 18-year-old steps up to the series full-time after an eye-catching debut at the Las Vegas season finale. Where she immediately underlined…

Your ultimate FROT 2026 guide: key F2/F3 differences and everything to know before the season begins for the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy.

CTFROT 2026: Everything you need to know

Shania Wallage4 weeks ago4 weeks 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…

TGR announces its 2026 driver line-up, including Kalle Rovanperä and Ritomo Miyata, alongside the TGR-DC Racing School for future stars.

TGR continues its commitment to developing motorsport talent in 2026

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago05 mins

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has confirmed its driver line-up for 2026, continuing its long-standing support of emerging motorsport talent. Through the TGR Driver Challenge Program (TGR-DC), the organisation aims to provide drivers with the tools and opportunities to excel in the most competitive racing series around the world. The programme will see a diverse group…

Hitech announces 16-year-old Santino Panetta as their first driver for Eurocup-3 debut, aiming for success in the 2026 season.

Hitech announces Santino Panetta as first driver for 2026 Eurocup-3 debut

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago03 mins

Hitech has officially confirmed Santino Panetta as its first driver for the team’s debut in the 2026 Eurocup-3 Championship. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the British racing team as it expands its presence in the competitive European single-seater racing scene. Thus, the addition of the 16-year-old Argentinian driver signals Hitech’s commitment to developing…