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MANFEILD

Round 2

14-16 NOV 2025

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Another Manfeild weekend in the books — tight ma Another Manfeild weekend in the books — tight margins, big moves, and 4 action packed races.

Chris Symon takes the final win, with Liam Nicholson and Liam Foster right on his tail. Cooper Insley and Ian Foster top Rookie and Master respectively.

This championship is heating up.

Finishing Order
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Liam Foster
4: Paul McCormack
5: Edward Meyer
6: Cooper Insley
7: Cooper Prout
8: Ian Foster
9: Bob Dillow
10: Yoshi Comeskey
11: Daniel Petersen
12: Alicia Kelly
DNS: Mitch Dennis

See you all again in a couple weeks down Invercargill

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Race 13 at Manfeild was another nail‑biter, with Race 13 at Manfeild was another nail‑biter, with the front pack locked together from lights to flag. 

Liam Nicholson held strong to take the win by just 0.029 over Chris Symon, with Liam Foster right there in the mix. 

Cooper Insley charged to top rookie, and Ian Foster claimed top master after a clean, composed drive.

Finishing Order
1: Liam Nicholson
2: Chris Symon
3: Liam Foster
4: Edward Meyer
5: Cooper Insley
6: Cooper Prout
7: Ian Foster
8: Yoshi Comeskey
9: Daniel Petersen
10: Paul McCormack 
11: Bob Dillow
12: Alicia Kelly
13: Mitch Dennis

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Race 12 at Manfeild was another thriller, with the Race 12 at Manfeild was another thriller, with the lead swapping right to the final laps. Liam Nicholson held his nerve to take the win, edging out Edward Meyer by just 0.091, with Chris Symon right there in the fight. Cooper Insley claimed top rookie, while Bob Dillow once again led the masters home.

Finishing Order
1: Liam Nicholson
2: Edward Meyer
3: Chris Symon
4: Liam Foster
5: Paul McCormack
6: Yoshi Comeskey
7: Cooper Prout
8: Cooper Insley
9: Bob Dillow
10: Daniel Petersen
11: Ian Foster
12: Alicia Kelly
13: Mitch Dennis

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A wild Race 11 at Manfeild saw multiple lead chang A wild Race 11 at Manfeild saw multiple lead changes, bold moves, and three‑wide charges into Turn 1. 

Chris Symon survived the chaos to take the win, with Liam Nicholson and Liam Foster following in P2 and 3. 

Cooper Insley took top rookie honours, and Bob Dillow once again led the masters home.

Finishing Order:
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Liam Foster
4: Edward Meyer
5: Paul McCormack 
6: Cooper Prout
7: Yoshi Comeskey
8: Cooper Insley
9: Bob Dillow
10: Ian Foster
11: Daniel Petersen
12: Alicia Kelly
13: Mitch Dennis

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A standout performance from Chris Symon secures po A standout performance from Chris Symon secures pole for Round 4 at Manfeild with an impressive 1:23.095. 

Liam Nicholson and Liam Foster complete the competitive top three, while strong showings from Cooper Insley and Bob Dillow highlight the depth of talent across the field. 

With margins this tight, the weekend promises exceptional racing from start to finish.

Qualifying Order
1: Chris Symon
2: Liam Nicholson
3: Liam Foster
4: Edward Meyer
5: Paul McCormack
6: Cooper Prout
7: Cooper Insley
8: Yoshi Comeskey
9: Bob Dillow
10: Ian Foster
11: Alicia Kelly
12: Daniel Petersen
13: Mitch Dennis

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Race week activated💪 We head back to Manfeild Race week activated💪

We head back to Manfeild to contest Round 4 of the 2025-26 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship. 

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🔥 This is where it gets real. The remaining ro 🔥 This is where it gets real.

The remaining rounds of the championship include a South Island double‑header that could decide it all. Different tracks. Same goal. Zero room for error.
Three rounds into the season, the championship is Three rounds into the season, the championship is already shaping into a highly competitive battle, with small points margins and consistent performances playing a major role across the field.

Out front, Chris Symon leads the standings on 721 points, having built an early advantage through strong and reliable results. Behind him, the fight for second is extremely tight, with Edward Meyer on 538 points holding just a 6‑point lead over Liam Nicholson on 532, meaning a single race finish could easily change the order.

The battle intensifies through the top ten. Yoshi Comeskey (445 points) and Cooper Prout (439 points) are again separated by only 6 points, while Rookie Cooper Insley sits sixth on 424, firmly within reach of the top five. Just behind him, Liam Foster (407 points) and Bob Dillow (406 points) are split by a single point, highlighting just how close the midfield fight has become.

Rounding out the top ten, Koby Gooch (371 points) and Darren Henderson (313 points) remain well positioned as the championship develops, with plenty of racing still to come.

Further down the standings, drivers such as Daniel Petersen, Alicia Kelly, Ben Williams, Ian Foster, Dave Scammell, and Mitch Dennis continue to build momentum, where every completed race and gained position remains critical for championship progression.

With minimal gaps across the field and consistent pressure throughout both the Master and Rookie ranks, the 2025–2026 Hi‑Q Components NZ Formula First Championship remains wide open. As the season moves into the next rounds, every lap, point, and finish will count.
Chris Symon takes the win in a nail-biter at Manfe Chris Symon takes the win in a nail-biter at Manfeild, edging out Edward Meyer by just 0.253s! A huge shoutout to Cooper Prout for clinching his first-ever podium in P3 — a milestone moment!

Here’s the full finishing order:
1. Chris Symon
2. Edward Meyer
3. Cooper Prout
4. Cooper Insley
5. Yoshi Comeskey
6. Koby Gooch
7. Bob Dillow
8. Darren Henderson
9. Daniel Petersen
10. Alicia Kelly
11. Liam Foster
12. Liam Nicholson
13. Mitch Dennis DNS

🔥 What a race! Congrats to all drivers and teams. 

We now go away for a couple months to reset and hit the track in February for the 2026 leg! 

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Race 9 of Formula First was an absolute nail-biter Race 9 of Formula First was an absolute nail-biter, packed with daring overtakes and dramatic lead changes! Liam Nicholson in car #46 emerged victorious after a fierce battle on the track.

From rookies rising to masters holding their ground, this race had it all. What a weekend of pure racing adrenaline!

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Full Finishing Order:
1: Liam Nicholson
2: Edward Meyer
3: Liam Foster
4: Chris Symon
5: Cooper Insley
6: Cooper Prout
7: Bob Dillow
8: Yoshi Comeskey
9: Koby Gooch
10: Daniel Petersen
11: Alicia Kelly
12: Darren Henderson
13: Mitch Dennis

One more race to go to round out Round 3 of the 2025/26 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship here at Manfeild

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🏁 Race 8 at Manfeild was anything but an easy w 🏁 Race 8 at Manfeild was anything but an easy win.
Chris Symon had to dig deep, fending off relentless pressure to take the victory. Edward Meyer crossed just +0.772 behind, with Liam Nicholson right there in the fight for P3 at +1.065.

Rookie charger Cooper Insley grabs P5 and top rookie honours, while Bob Dillow seals top master with a solid P8. 💪🔥

Finishing Order
1: Chris Symon
2: Edward Meyer
3: Liam Nicholson
4: Liam Foster
5: Cooper Insley
6: Cooper Prout
7: Yoshi Comeskey
8: Bob Dillow
9: Darren Henderson
10: Mitch Dennis
11: Daniel Petersen
12: Koby Gooch
13: Alicia Kelly

Two more races await the team tomorrow, kicking off around 10:30am.

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🏁 RACE 7– MANFEILD Chris Symon delivers anot 🏁 RACE 7– MANFEILD

Chris Symon delivers another standout drive, taking the win by just hundredths over Liam Foster and Edward Meyer in a thrilling finish. The pack was tight, the battles were fierce, and the rookies and masters put on a show of their own. 🔥

Full Finishing Order:
	1.	Chris Symon 
	2.	Liam Foster
	3.	Edward Meyer
	4.	Liam Nicholson
	5.	Cooper Prout
	6.	Cooper Insley (Top Rookie)
	7.	Bob Dillow (Top Master)
	8.	Darren Henderson
	9.	Yoshi Comeskey
	10.	Mitch Dennis
	11.	Koby Gooch
	12.	Alicia Kelly
	13.	Daniel Petersen

Another race awaits us this afternoon in the stunning Feilding Sun

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STANDINGS

PosTeamTotal
1.Chris Symon721
2.Edward Meyer538
3.Liam Nicholson532
4.Yoshi Comeskey445
5.Cooper Prout439
6.Cooper Insley424
7.Liam Foster407
8.Bob Dillow406
9.Koby Gooch371
10.Darren Henderson313
11.Daniel Petersen292
12.Alicia Kelly203
13.Ben Williams103
14.David Scammell69
15.Mitch Dennis66
16.Cory Silk-
17.Ian Foster-
18.Paul McCormack-
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