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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFormula Regional Oceania has confirmed its four-round 2027 calendar. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n
Once again held as part of the NextGen NZ Championship, the CTFROT calendar covers four of the five weekends in January next year.<\/p>\n
Commencing from January 8-10 at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, the series then moves on to the Taupo Historic Grand Prix the following weekend.<\/p>\n
Splitting its season across both the North and South Island, the series then heads to Invercargill\u2019s Teretonga Park circuit, the country\u2019s oldest purpose-built venue.<\/p>\n
The series culminates with the 71st running of the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy represents everything Toyota Gazoo Racing stands for \u2013 performance, development of people, development of technology and a platform where everyone involved on and off the track can push their limits and explore their potential,\u201d TGRNZ motorsport manager Nicolas Caillol said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very proud of that and in NextGen having a partner as equally determined as we are to succeed.<\/p>\n
Tickets for the 2026 NTI Townsville 500 are on sale now. Secure your spot today. \u201cNextGen has re-energised domestic motorsport over the past few years and we look forward to what should be an outstanding first season working alongside them with our new Gen 2 car.<\/p>\n \u201c2027 is a major year for us from grassroots to global pathways, and this calendar embodies Toyota Gazoo Racing\u2019s mission: to develop ever-better cars, ever-better drivers, and ever-better motorsport.\u201d<\/p>\n Set to enter its 22nd season, the championship continues to hold a global reputation as a key driver development platform.<\/p>\n Held over the New Zealand summer, the timing of the season allows drivers to continue racing during the European off-season.<\/p>\n Nine drivers from the previous season are competing in this year\u2019s FIA Formula 3 championship, including reigning champion Ugo Ugochukwu.<\/p>\n The list of series champions includes Lance Stroll, Lando Norris, Liam Lawson, Matt Payne and Arvid Lindblad.<\/p>\n The 2027 season also sees Kiwi outfit Rodin Motorsport join the championship for the first time, having been drafted in via the team tender process<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2027 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Calendar<\/p>\n Round 1 \u2013 January 8-10 \u2013 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park New Formula Regional Oceania car sparks \u2018huge\u2019 overseas interest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Round 2 \u2013 January 15-17 \u2013 Taupo Historic Grand Prix
Round 3 \u2013 January 22-24 \u2013 Teretonga Park
Round 4 \u2013 January 29-31 \u2013 New Zealand Grand Prix \u2013 Highlands Motorsport Park<\/p>\n