Tag: Louis Sharp

Louis Sharp opened his 2026 CTFROT campaign with a controlled Race 1 win at Hampton Downs after resisting relentless pressure from Ugo Ugochukwu.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

“So it was definitely not easy, but we got the job done, and that’s what counts” — Sharp reflects on Race 1 on opening 2026 CTFROT weekend at Hampton Downs

Karishma Persad07 mins mins

Louis Sharp could scarcely have asked for a stronger opening to his 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) campaign at Hampton Downs. The New Zealander converted a front-row start into a decisive Race 1 victory, executing a clean launch from second on the grid and controlling the contest from the moment the lights…

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Day two at Hampton Downs saw Ugo Ugochukwu dominate Qualifying 2 and secure pole for the 2026 CTFROT Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Qualifying 2 | Ugochukwu dominates Qualifying 2 to secure pole for Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

Day two of racing at Hampton Downs opened with the second Qualifying session of Round 1 of the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). After an ultra-close Qualifying 1 and two fiercely contested races on Saturday, the fight for pole position for the Dorothy Smith Memorial Cup remained wide open. As a result,…

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Louis Sharp wins Race 1 of the 2026 CTFROT at Hampton Downs, fending off Ugochukwu while Kanato Le completes the podium.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Bruce Jenkins

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Race 1 | Sharp holds off Ugochukwu to claim lights-to-flag victory

Karishma Persad04 mins mins

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…

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Ugo Ugochukwu secures pole in a tightly fought opening 2026 CTFROT qualifying session at Hampton Downs, with Sharp and Slater close behind.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Qualifying 1 | Ugochukwu leads tight Qualifying battle

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

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…

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Round 1 CTFROT series Hampton Downs 8-11 January 2026 Photo by Bruce Jenkins
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand | Bruce Jenkins

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Testing | 19-man field completes first on-track running

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

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…

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Louis Sharp, 2023 British F4 champion and 2024 GB3 title winner, will compete in the Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Championship with mtec Motorsport.
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Louis Sharp to kickstart 2026 season with CTFROT

Karishma Persad03 mins mins

Louis Sharp, the highly promising New Zealand racing driver, will start his most important season to date in motorsport with a title challenge in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy. The 18-year-old, who has been making waves in European motorsport, will compete in the four-round international championship with mtec Motorsport, concluding with the prestigious…

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F3 Rodin Motorsport Team Manager Sam Waple reflects on the best F3 season for Rodin yet, with driver lineup Roman Bilinski, Louis Sharp, Callum Voisin
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Sam Waple reflects on Rodin Motorsport’s most successful year in Formula 3

Olivia Pursehouse05 mins mins

Rodin Motorsport’s Formula 3 cohort has completed what Team Manager, Sam Waple, describes as their most successful season yet. After taking a win in the final round in Monza, Rodin’s finally points tally of 128 points, landed them P6 in the Championship Standings. A strong lineup for a strong season Rodin’s 2025 season was full…

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Louis Sharp preparing for the 2026 F3 season with PREMA, reflecting determination and focus during F3 PREMA 2026 campaign buildup.
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Sharp hopes to learn from rookies season for the front-running F3 Prema 2026 seat

Luke Jones03 mins mins

Louis Sharp says he will use every lesson from his challenging rookie campaign as he begins his 2026 FIA F3 journey with Prema Racing, aiming to return next season as a consistent front-runner. Ambitions with Prema Sharp enters 2026 with renewed confidence and a fresh environment, and he made clear just how much the PREMA…

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