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The 2026 CTFROT season delivered thrilling racing, with Ugochukwu's consistency and M2 Competition's dominance leading to ultimate glory.

A review of 2026 CTFROT: Ugochukwu and M2 Motorsport shine in new era of racing

Karishma Persad3 days ago3 days ago014 mins

The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season proved to be a thrilling spectacle, packed with intense racing, unpredictable weather, and nail-biting championship battles. From the opening round at Hampton Downs to the dramatic finale at Highlands Motorsport Park, each weekend delivered its fair share of surprises, with drivers showcasing not only their…

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 Persad2 weeks ago7 days 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…

Cooper Shipman reflects on wet-weather progress and a hard-earned P6 at Teretonga in Round 3 of the 2026 CTFROT.

Preparation and patience pay off for Shipman in wet 2026 CTFROT race at Teretonga Park

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago1 week ago04 mins

Cooper Shipman produced one of his most complete performances of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) season by finishing sixth in Race 1 at Teretonga Park. Starting from ninth on the grid after qualifying, the Kiwi Motorsport driver steadily worked his way forward in difficult, rain-soaked conditions that rewarded patience, preparation and…

Zack Scoular dominates 2026 CTFROT Race 3 at Taupo, converting pole into victory as Slater and Wood complete the podium on a drying track.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 3 | Scoular converts pole to victory in dominant showing at Taupo

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Unlike the wet conditions that defined the morning’s Qualifying session, Race 3 of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT unfolded on a drying circuit at Taupo. With grip steadily improving, mtec Motorsport’s Zack Scoular converted pole position into a commanding victory, controlling the race from the early laps and fending off sustained pressure behind. Grid…

Jack Taylor snatches pole in a rain-hit 2026 CTFROT Qualifying 2 at Taupo, edging Wood and David after a dramatic, red-flagged session.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Qualifying 2 | Taylor triumphs in thrilling wet-weather session

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

The final day of Round 2 of the 2026 CTFROT at Taupo opened with a dramatic Qualifying 2 session, as 19 drivers fought for pole position for the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. Damp conditions ensured the outcome remained uncertain until the closing moments. mtec Motorsport’s Ryan Wood entered the session as the benchmark after securing…

Rain-soaked Taupo testing sets the tone for CTFROT 2026 Round 2 as Sharp and David shine, fans rally, and teams prepare for a wet weekend.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Testing | Sharp and David shine amidst damp conditions

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

As preparations continued for Round 2 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT), rain and damp conditions quickly became the defining theme of the Collective Test sessions at Taupo. From the outset, persistent showers swept across the 3.3km circuit, ensuring that both sessions unfolded on a wet track. Consequently, outright lap times…

Zack Scoular wins 2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Hampton Downs after a reverse-grid start, with Nakamura second and Slater completing the podium.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 2 | Scoular claims win after chaotic race start

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

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…

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…

2025 Formula 4 United States champion Cooper Shipman joins the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Kiwi Motorsport, aiming for a strong start to his global racing career.

Cooper Shipman joins 2026 CTFROT line-up with Kiwi Motorsport

Karishma Persad2 months ago4 weeks ago03 mins

As the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) grid begins to take shape, American racing sensation Cooper Shipman has officially been confirmed to compete in the four-round championship. The seventeen-year-old, who dominated the 2025 Formula 4 United States Championship with nine wins, has chosen to begin 2026 by staying with the team that…

Yevan David set to compete in 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with Kiwi Motorsport ahead of F3 debut.

Yevan David joins Kiwi Motorsport for 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad2 months ago4 weeks ago03 mins

Eighteen-year-old Yevan David is set to compete in the 2026 FR Oceania Trophy with Kiwi Motorsport. The Sri Lankan driver will be the first from his country to take part in New Zealand’s prestigious single-seater championship, which enters its 21st season in 2026. This opportunity comes as David continues to build his motorsport career, with…