Promising Weekend for Izaak Fletcher at Ruapuna

Christchurch teenager Izaak Fletcher, 16, continued to build experience and consistency in Round 2 of the 2025–26 South Island Formula Ford Series, held over the weekend at Ruapuna Raceway.

Fletcher qualified 7th and went on to deliver steady, well-managed performances across all four races, despite the team battling ongoing car issues throughout the weekend.

In Race 1, Fletcher made progress to finish 6th, settling into a solid rhythm. Race 2 saw him move forward again, securing a 5th-place finish.

Mechanical challenges became more noticeable in Race 3, where car issues affected performance and resulted in a 7th-place finish. Despite this, Fletcher and the team pushed on and reset for the final race.

The prestigious Wigram Cup (Race 4) provided plenty of action, with Fletcher navigating an eventful race to claim 4th, his best result of the round. The drive showed strong racecraft and determination even without peak pace.

Reflecting on the weekend, Fletcher said it was “promising overall”, especially considering the hurdles.

“It wasn’t our best weekend, and we were definitely dealing with some car issues, but we still made the most of it,” Fletcher said. “Finishing 4th in the Wigram Cup was a nice way to end the round. We’ll work on the car and aim to come back stronger for the next event.”

Now in his third season of Formula Ford racing, Fletcher continues to develop his racecraft while working closely with the team to improve the car and push for stronger results.

The South Island Formula Ford Series continues this weekend with Round 3 held at Teretonga.