# Race of Champions in Wellington, New Zealand

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/race-of-champions-in-wellington-new-zealand
> Updated: 2026-09-19T23:04:47.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Race of Champions (ROC) is scheduled to debut in New Zealand on January 9 and 10, 2027. The event will be held at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, where a natural grass field will be converted into a temporary asphalt track.

Confirmed participants include Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Chaz Mostert, and Hayden Paddon. The lineup is expected to include various disciplines such as Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, and Supercars. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is providing support through its ‘Events Attraction Package’ to encourage domestic and international tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: New Zealand to host Race of Champions in 2027

New Zealand will host the Race of Champions for the first time in Wellington in January 2027, featuring drivers like Hayden Paddon, Valtteri Bottas, and Sebastian Vettel.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-to-host-race-of-champions-in-2027

### 2026-09-15: Race of Champions to debut in Wellington, New Zealand in 2027

The 2027 Race of Champions will debut in Wellington, New Zealand, featuring drivers Sebastian Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Chaz Mostert, and Hayden Paddon.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/race-of-champions-to-debut-in-wellington-new-zealand-in-2027

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Cite as: Race of Champions in Wellington, New Zealand. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/race-of-champions-in-wellington-new-zealand