Tag: Yevan David

Ryan Wood wins a dramatic Race 4 at Taupo, overcoming Safety Car chaos and late battles to claim the 2026 CTFROT Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 2 | Taupo | Race 4 | Wood leads from the start to claim the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy

Karishma Persad03 mins

Race 4 brought the 2026 CTFROT Round 2 weekend at Taupo to a dramatic conclusion, as Ryan Wood converted a strong start into victory in the Denny Hulme Memorial Trophy. Despite crosswinds, high tyre degradation and a mid-race Safety Car, Wood controlled the race from the front and resisted late pressure to secure the win….

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Zack Scoular dominates 2026 CTFROT Race 3 at Taupo, converting pole into victory as Slater and Wood complete the podium on a drying track.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

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

Karishma Persad05 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…

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Jack Taylor snatches pole in a rain-hit 2026 CTFROT Qualifying 2 at Taupo, edging Wood and David after a dramatic, red-flagged session.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

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

Karishma Persad04 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…

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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.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

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

Karishma Persad03 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…

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Zack Scoular wins 2026 CTFROT Race 2 at Hampton Downs after a reverse-grid start, with Nakamura second and Slater completing the podium.
Photo Credit: Toyota GAZOO Racing NZ | Joel Hanks

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

Karishma Persad04 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…

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

Karishma Persad03 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…

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Yevan David, AIX Racing, 2026 F3
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Yevan David on joining AIX Racing for 2026 F3 Championship: “It’s like the first childhood dream come true”

Karishma Persad07 mins

In August 2025, AIX Racing officially announced that 18-year-old Yevan David will race for them in the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship. This landmark signing not only secured David as the first confirmed driver on the 2026 F3 grid but also marked a historic milestone for Sri Lanka, as he became the country’s first-ever driver…

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Future F3 driver Fernando Barrichello
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AIX Racing announce Fernando Barrichello’s 2025 F3 debut and 2026 seat

Jenny Garnett02 mins

AIX Racing have announced that Fernando Barrichello will join their F3 line-up in 2026. Ahead of his first full season, Barrichello will make his Formula 3 debut at the finale of the 2025 season in Monza.  In 2026, Barrichello will race alongside Sri Lankan driver Yevan David, whose F3 promotion was announced earlier this month. …

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