Just hours after Louis Sharp secured victory in Race 1, the field returned to Hampton Downs for Race 2 of Round 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. This time, Zack Scoular capitalised on the reverse-grid format to take a commanding win, while Jin Nakamura and Freddie Slater completed the podium after…
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…
The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) began in impressive fashion as a tightly packed grid completed its first on-track running at Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park. Drivers took part in three acclimatisation runs, marking the opening chapter of what already looks set to be a fiercely contested season. Teams focused primarily on…
Jin Nakamura is set to make his F3 debut in the 2026 F3 season alongside Hitech TGR. The 19-year-old Japanese driver arrives on the F3 grid after completing his first full season of racing in Europe in 2025, where he finished 10th in the Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA) Drivers’ Standings. After a year of…
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…
Jin Nakamura is set to compete in the 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with the Hitech. At just 19 years old, Nakamura has already made a name for himself across various motorsport series. His new challenge in the FR Oceania Trophy represents another important step in his racing career as he looks to develop further in…
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…
Hitech TGR has confirmed 19 year-old Japanese driver Jin Nakamura as the team’s first signing for the 2026 FIA F3 season. Currently competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA), Nakamura sits 11th in the Drivers’ Standings with 64 points. The Japanese driver will step up to F3 for his rookie campaign next…
The seventh round of the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) came to a dramatic conclusion at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, with Van Amersfoort Racing’s Pedro Clerot converting pole into victory in Race 2. The Brazilian produced a commanding performance, fending off early pressure before stretching out a decisive lead to…
Living up to their motto, R-ace GP has been driven by excellence whether it’s in Formula 4, FRECA, or the Le Mans Cup. The French team entered the FRECA grid in 2021, immediately winning the Teams’ Championship in their debut year. This victory would eventually lead to the team producing 8 team titles, 6 driver…
