Welsh driver Archie Owen will remain with Hitech for the 2027 Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, as he prepares for his first full season in the series. The 15-year-old returns to the Silverstone-based outfit following his championship debut in September and a promising start to his single-seater career.
Owen has already secured two victories and four podium finishes from his opening four races in the Saudi Arabian F4 Championship, placing him second in the standings. Additionally, he recently competed in the F4 Central European Zone (F4 CEZ) Championship finale at the Hungaroring, where he finished fourth in the final race.
Owen builds on promising single-seater debut
Owen made his first appearance in single-seaters with Hitech at Silverstone’s National circuit on 26–27 September. Competing in the penultimate round of the 2026 British F4 season, the Welshman gained valuable experience across three races, including a recovery from 21st to 14th in the final contest.
Following his British F4 debut at Silverstone, Owen continued his development in Saudi Arabian F4, where he immediately demonstrated his potential by securing two victories and finishing on the podium in each of his opening four races.
His subsequent appearance at the Hungaroring provided further experience in competitive Formula 4 machinery ahead of his first full British F4 campaign.
Before making the transition to single-seaters, Owen competed in senior karting throughout 2026. He contested the British Kart Championships and Kartmasters British Grand Prix in X30 Senior with Premium Karting, alongside the WSK Super Master Series in the OK category with KR Motorsport.
Having confirmed his return to Hitech, Owen expressed his enthusiasm about building on his early results and preparing for the challenges ahead.
“I’m really excited to be racing with Hitech for my first full season in British F4. Silverstone gave me a good introduction to the championship, and getting my first wins in Saudi Arabia has given me a lot of confidence.
“It’s been a busy few weeks and I’m really enjoying the move into cars. Finishing fourth at the Hungaroring was another positive step. I know how competitive British F4 is, so I’m looking forward to putting in the work with the team and making sure I’m ready for the start of the season.”
Hitech looks to continue championship success in 2027
Owen joins a Hitech outfit that enters 2027 as the reigning British F4 Teams’ Champion. The team secured its second title in 2026, finishing 125.5 points ahead of Rodin Motorsport following a season of consistent performances across its driver line-up.
Hitech British F4 Team Manager Dominic Stott welcomed Owen’s return, highlighting the progress he has demonstrated since making his debut at Silverstone.
“We’re pleased to confirm Archie for our 2027 British F4 line-up. He showed encouraging progress on his debut with us at Silverstone, and it has been positive to see him build on that through his racing in Saudi Arabia and at the Hungaroring.
“To have already taken two wins in Saudi F4 and finished fourth at the F4 CEZ season finale, gives him a positive foundation to build on. A full season together gives us the opportunity to develop that further, and we’re looking forward to helping Archie continue his progress in 2027.”
With his place on the grid confirmed, Owen will now focus on preparing for his first full British F4 season as Hitech aims to build on its championship-winning 2026 campaign.
