CTFROT 2026 Round 1 - Race 2 Build up

Yevan David from Sri Lanka on pole for Race 2.

CTFROT 2026 Round 1 Race 2 Build up Behind the Scenes - 10/01/2026 - Hampton Downs Motorsport Park - New Zealand

The 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy is the 21st running of New Zealand’s premier single-seater winter series and its first under the FIA Regional Trophy format, held over four consecutive weekends at key NZ circuits including Hampton Downs, Taupo, Teretonga and Highlands.

The season is still in its early stages, but international drivers and local talent are already battling closely at the sharp end of the grid.

2026 Driver Line-Up

M2 Competition
Freddie Slater (UK)
Sebastian Manson (NZL)
Ugo Ugochukwu (USA)
Ernesto Rivera (MEX)

Hitech
Jin Nakamura (JPN)
Kanato Le (JPN)
Fionn McLaughlin (IRL)
Kalle Rovanperä (FIN)

TJ Speed with HMD Motorsports
Trevor LaTourette (USA)
James Wharton (AUS)
Ricardo Baptista (BRA)

Mtec Motorsport
Zack Scoular (NZL)
Yuanpu Cui (CHN)
Louis Sharp (NZL)
Ryan Wood (NZL)

Giles Motorsport
Jack Taylor (AUS)
Nolan Allaer (USA)

Kiwi Motorsport
Cooper Shipman (USA)
Yevan David (LKA)