{"id":396022,"date":"2026-04-24T21:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T21:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/396022\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T21:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T21:24:17","slug":"new-zealand-news-new-car-coming-for-formula-regional-oceania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/396022\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand news: New car coming for Formula Regional Oceania"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Replacing the existing FT-60 model which has been in service since 2020, TGRNZ will continue its relationship with Italian manufacturer Taatus.<\/p>\n

The car will be based on the FIA Formula Regional Gen 2 T-326 chassis \u2013 as used in the European championship \u2013 powered by an evolution of the 2 litre turbocharged 8AR-FTS engine, producing approximately 280hp.<\/p>\n

Two test cars are due to arrive in New Zealand from Italy fitted with the Gen 2 engine, ahead of a full time testing program.<\/p>\n

A tender process is underway to confirm the carry over of existing teams, alongside evaluating new interest.<\/p>\n


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\u201cOur switch to a generation two car underlines our long-standing commitment to the FIA\u2019s single seater pyramid as a logical progression for drivers from FIA-certified Formula 4, through FIA Formula Regional, and on to FIA Formula 3 and beyond \u2013 while ensuring the cars and competition remain true to the principles of high-performance, driver-first motorsport,\u201d said TGRNZ motorsport manager Nicolas Caillol.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd it also shows our own commitment to finding New Zealand\u2019s next world champion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot of work to do between now and the 2027 Castrol Toyota FR Oceania Trophy but we will be ready, with a field of up to 22 cars.\u201d<\/p>\n

The existing fleet of FT-60 machinery will be sold complete with engines, with many examples of older machinery still active in New Zealand and internationally.<\/p>\n

CTFROT remains a significant step in the international formula ladder, with its summer schedule coinciding with the European offseason, allowing drivers to easily contest the series.<\/p>\n

The 2025\/26 season saw nine drivers competing in this year\u2019s FIA Formula 3 championship take part in the four-round series.<\/p>\n

Series champion Ugo Ugochukwu currently leads the FIA F3 standings following Round 1 in Melbourne.<\/p>\n


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