Race of Champions confirms first New Zealand event in Wellington
Race of Champions has confirmed its first New Zealand event for Wellington in January 2027, with Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Chaz Mostert and Hayden Paddon among the first drivers named.
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Verified event
Race of Champions has confirmed ROC New Zealand 2027, the first Race of Champions event in New Zealand, for Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday 9 January and Sunday 10 January 2027. Official ROC and WellingtonNZ material align on the venue and dates, and the event is being presented as the region’s next major ROC staging after Sydney 2025. 17811
The first confirmed drivers named so far are Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Chaz Mostert and Hayden Paddon. ROC’s New Zealand event page also sets out the usual Nations Cup on Saturday and the individual Race of Champions on Sunday. 23811
Why it matters
For Australian readers, the main relevance is regional rather than domestic. This is a New Zealand event, so there is no confirmed local impact on Australian venues, regulators or buyer behaviour, but the presence of Chaz Mostert gives the announcement an obvious Australian connection. 131816
WellingtonNZ and TEG Sport material show the event is already being positioned for sale, with presale registration opening on 21 September 2026 and general sales on 22 September 2026. Tickets are listed from NZ$49 and weekend passes from NZ$74, although local Australian pricing, availability and any cross-border impact have not been confirmed. 715
Our take
In our view, the key commercial value of the announcement is the mix of international and Australian-facing names attached to a first-time New Zealand staging. One possible implication is that ROC is using Wellington to strengthen the event’s regional profile, but that is an interpretation of the line-up and host choice, not a measured outcome. 231118
In our view, the confirmed details point to a tightly framed motorsport showcase rather than a broader market signal. The announcement supports interest in the event itself, but it does not by itself show any change in Australian demand, travel behaviour or motorsport participation. 1711
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- Race Of Champions (ROC) | Official Site of the Global ...Role not assessedExtract not recorded
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- Race of Champions announces first New Zealand event with Vettel ...Role not assessedExtract not recorded
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- F1 world champion among drivers for Race Of Champions’ first New Zealand eventRole not assessedExtract not recorded
Why these labels?F1 world champion among drivers for Race Of Champions’ first New Zealand event
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- Race of Champions roars into Wellington for historic 2027 ...Role not assessedExtract not recorded
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- Race Of Champions Wellington 2027 | Hnry Stadium – WellingtonNZRole not assessedExtract not recorded
Why these labels?Race Of Champions Wellington 2027 | Hnry Stadium – WellingtonNZ
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- Wellington to host Race of Champions' first event in NZRole not assessedExtract not recorded
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- New Zealand to host Race of Champions in 2027Role not assessedExtract not recorded
Why these labels?New Zealand to host Race of Champions in 2027
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- Race of Champions brings F1 stars to Wellington in 2027Role not assessedExtract not recorded
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- Race of Champions comes to Wellington with Sebastian Vettel and Hayden Paddon - NEWS WIRE ↗
- Wellington Secures Hosting Rights for 2027 Race of Champions at Hnry Stadium - Ministry of Sport ↗
- Bottas and Vettel to Compete in New Zealand's First Race ... ↗
- News ↗
- Race of Champions set for NZ debut with F1, Supercars stars ↗
- Se anuncia la sede y fecha de la Race of Champions 2027 y los primeros pilotos ↗
- Sebastian Vettel 'blown away' as major motorsport event reveals ... ↗
- Valtteri Bottas, Sebastian Vettel Make Racing Career Move Outside F1 ↗
- 10 January for the 2027 Race Of Champions! Your first ... ↗
- F1 champion announces racing return for historic event ↗
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