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…
Louis Sharp claimed victory in the opening race of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) at Hampton Downs, converting a strong start into a controlled lights-to-flag win. Despite sustained pressure from polesitter Ugo Ugochukwu throughout the race, Sharp defended effectively to secure the first win of the season, with Kanato Le completing…
The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season officially came to life at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park as nineteen drivers contested the first Qualifying session, all chasing pole position for Race 1. As the session unfolded, fine margins defined the order, immediately underlining the competitive depth of the field. Practice pace sets the…
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…
Kanato Le will step up to FIA F3 in 2026 with ART Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone in his career and the next step towards his ultimate goal: Formula 1. The Japanese driver is no stranger to European single-seater racing, having competed in British F4 and the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA)….
Kanato Le, an eighteen-year-old racing talent from Tokyo, is set to race in the 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with Hitech TGR. With a career already packed with valuable experience in junior formula racing, Le is looking to use the opportunity in New Zealand as part of his preparations for the FIA F3 Championship with ART…
Hillspeed has long been synonymous with British single-seater racing, but 2025 represented a significant turning point for the Derbyshire-based squad. After years of operating as a respected but often underestimated contender, the team surged into the spotlight in GB3’s new Tatuus MSV GB3-025 era, delivering victories with four different drivers and finishing a remarkable fourth…
Japanese racing driver Kanato Le will make his F3 debut in 2026 with ART Grand Prix, marking a major step forward in a career defined by rapid progress and consistent performance. The 18-year-old’s promotion comes after two strong seasons in the Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA) and an impressive part-time campaign in the GB3 Championship….
French team ART Grand Prix competes in multiple renowned single-seater categories across Europe, but importantly in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). In 2005, the outfit was established by current Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur and Nicolas Todt, son of Jean Todt, as part of their ambition to expand their presence in…
The 2025 GB3 Championship weekend at Spa-Francorchamps delivered high drama on track, but it also produced a fresh set of winners in the series’ special prize schemes. From record-breaking qualifying pace to standout race laps and consistent scoring, three drivers emerged as headline award recipients. Ninovic and Le celebrate Cavill Pole Position Cup success Rodin…
