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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.

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

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago03 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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Ryan Wood leads combined practice at Hampton Downs as CTFROT 2026 begins with tight field and standout rookie performances.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 1 | Hampton Downs | Practice | Wood fastest on opening day

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

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…

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Round 1 CTFROT series Hampton Downs 8-11 January 2026 Photo by Bruce Jenkins

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

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago03 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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PREMA Racing during the 2025 FIA F3 season

2025 F3 Team Review: PREMA Racing

Yi Xing Lim8 months ago9 months ago03 mins

For the 2025 FIA F3 season, PREMA Racing lined up two rookies — Ugo Ugochukwu and Brando Badoer — alongside returning driver Noel León, who joined the team from Van Amersfoort Racing. Despite being a team with a dominant history in the series, this season proved disappointing for PREMA. After winning five Teams’ Championships in…

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Ugo Ugochukwu, 2024 Macau Grand Prix winner, will make his New Zealand debut in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy.

Ugo Ugochukwu set for 2026 CTFROT debut with M2 Motorsport

Karishma Persad9 months ago8 months ago04 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu, the 2024 Macau Grand Prix winner, will make his New Zealand debut with M2 Motorsport in the 2026 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy (CTFROT). The 18-year-old American, born and raised in New York, will kick off his racing year with M2 Competition in the four-round New Zealand Championship, before joining Campos Racing for…

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Ugo Ugochukwu’s iconic silver helmet design in F3

Ugochukwu on his helmet design: Why he refuses to change his silver look

Luke Jones9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu prides himself not only on speed but also on consistency of style. The American driver has raced behind the wheel with the same silver helmet design since he was a child, and he has no plan to change it anytime soon. Why one design, one identity Ugochukwu explained that the silver colour came…

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Ugo Ugochukwu, McLaren Development Driver, Prema Racing, F3 2025,

McLaren junior Ugochukwu “pretty happy with the progression throughout the year” after “challenging” 2025 F3 rookie season

Karishma Persad10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

Despite finishing 16th in the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship, Ugo Ugochukwu insists his confidence is only growing. The 18-year-old American, now with Campos Racing after racing with Prema for a third consecutive season, sees the campaign as a year of progress, reflection, and preparation for greater challenges ahead. Assessing the 2025 F3 Campaign…

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Ugochukwu completed his rookie year with Prema Racing, where he finished 16th overall in the Drivers Standings. See his season review here.

F3 2025 | Season Review | Ugo Ugochukwu

Shania Wallage10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu ended the 2025 F3 season in P16. Although he showed stronger form in the second half of his rookie campaign, he failed to capitalise on key moments to convert his pace into results. Only being able to secure 4 points across the first 5 rounds, he brought it back with an additional 39…

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Brad Benavides of AIX Racing on Day 1 of 2025 F3 Post-Season Testing in Imola

2025 F3 Post-Season Test | Imola | Ugochukwu shines in the wet but Benavides fastest on Day 1

Karishma Persad11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

Brad Benavides set the pace on Day 1 of post-season testing at Imola for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship. Driving for AIX Racing, the American produced a rapid 1:33.022 in the dry afternoon session to lead the field, narrowly ahead of Rodin Motorsport’s Pedro Clerot. However, earlier in the day, it was Campos Racing’s…

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Ugo Ugochukwu tops Day 1 Post-Season Test in Barcelona

2025 F3 Post-Season Test | Barcelona | Ugochukwu dominates morning, Gladysz leads afternoon

Karishma Persad11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

The first day of the 2025 FIA F3 Championship post-season testing in Barcelona unfolded with intense competition, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. Ugo Ugochukwu, fresh off strong performances in the first round of post-season testing in Jerez, dominated the morning session and finished strongly in the afternoon. However, the competition was fierce,…

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