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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 Persad6 months ago3 months 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 months ago3 months 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 months ago3 months 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,…

Ugo Ugochukwu reigned victorious at Highlands Motorsport Park for Race 1 of CTFROT 2026. Full report and results here.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Race 1 | Ugochukwu claims victory and extends title lead

Shania Wallage6 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu claimed victory in Race 1 at Highlands Motorsport Park for CTFROT 2026. After moving ahead of Nakamura off the line, he lead the race from then onwards to extend his championship lead by 29 points. Jin Nakamura lined up on the front row alongside championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu, while New Zealanders Louis Sharp…

Fast laps and late drama headline Friday practice at Highlands as Wood, Nakamura and Scoular shine ahead of the 2026 CTFROT New Zealand Grand Prix.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 4 | Highlands | Practice | Wood, Nakamura and Scoular star as finale heats up

Karishma Persad6 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Fast laps, changing track conditions and a dramatic late crash combined to produce an absorbing Friday at Highlands Motorsport Park, where the final round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) burst into life with three Free Practice sessions. Across three highly competitive practice sessions, Jin Nakamura, Zack Scoular and Ryan Wood…

CTFROT 2026: Freddie Slater wins a chaotic, rain-hit Race 4 at Teretonga as late drama drops Ugo Ugochukwu out.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 4 | Slater claims the Spirit of a Nation Cup after Ugochukwu falters

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

After a weekend dominated by wet conditions, Race 4 of Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT finally began at Teretonga Park in marginally drier weather. Crucially, this allowed drivers to use push-to-pass for the first time all weekend. However, mixed conditions, multiple interruptions, and late drama ensured the Spirit of a Nation Cup delivered yet…

Ugo Ugochukwu dominates a wet, Safety Car-hit Race 2 at Teretonga Park to win in CTFROT 2026 as key title rivals falter.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 2 | Ugochukwu masters wet conditions; Nakamura, Slater and Le suffer blows to title hopes

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

After rain washed out Saturday’s action, Race 2 of the penultimate round of the 2026 CTFROT finally went green at a sodden Teretonga Park, delivering a tense and incident-filled contest. Despite repeated Safety Car interruptions and constant pressure from behind, championship leader Ugo Ugochukwu controlled proceedings from the front, converting pole position into a vital…

Wet weather and red flags disrupt Qualifying 2 at Teretonga as Freddie Slater claims pole in a dramatic, incident-filled 2026 CTFROT session.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Qualifying 2 | Slater claims pole but brings out late red flag

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Persistent rain continued to dominate the penultimate round of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Teretonga Park, as Sunday’s running began on a soaked circuit for Qualifying 2. Despite the challenging conditions, drivers delivered a frenetic and incident-filled session that ultimately ended under red flag conditions. Freddie Slater emerged fastest, holding…

Jin Nakamura reflects on red-flag qualifying, Turn 1 drama and a hard-earned P2 in a rain-soaked 2026 CTFROT weekend at Teretonga.

Nakamura believes first 2026 CTFROT win “is getting closer and closer” despite lack of pace at Teretonga Park

Karishma Persad6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

At Teretonga Park, Hitech TGR’s Jin Nakamura emerged from Round 3 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with another podium finish but plenty to reflect on. A red-flagged qualifying session, persistent rain and a demanding circuit combined to test both confidence and consistency. Despite finishing second in Race 1, the Hitech…

Freddie Slater navigated two safety car restarts to claim the victory in the wet weathered Race 1 at Teretonga in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Race 1 | Slater navigates multiple safety car restarts in the wet to claim his first CTFROT victory

Shania Wallage6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Freddie Slater navigated two safety car restarts to claim the victory in the wet-weather Race 1 at Teretonga Raceway in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT. In the earlier Qualifying 1 session, Jin Nakamura initially set the fastest time to claim pole position. However, after triggering the third red flag of the session, he was…