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2026 Chinese F4 | Round 3: Ningbo | Chan extends lead as four winners split the weekend

Karishma Persad010 mins
Kimi Chan leads 2026 Chinese F4 after Ningbo as Chen Sicong, Zhao Zijun, Timur Shagaliev and Chan split wins in Round 3 title fight now
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Kimi Chan left Ningbo International Circuit with the 2026 Chinese F4 Championship lead after an eventful Round 3 that produced four different winners across the weekend.

The CHAMP Academy driver started the round by topping Qualifying 1, then ended it with victory in Race 4. However, Chen Sicong, Zhao Zijun and Timur Shagaliev also claimed wins, ensuring the title battle remained competitive heading into the second half of the season.

Chan now leads the overall Drivers’ Championship on 188 points, while Shagaliev sits second on 175. Chen Sicong holds third overall on 139 points and leads the CFGP class, while CHAMP Academy heads the Teams’ Championship on 307 points.

2026 Chinese F4: Ningbo: Qualifying 1: Chan takes pole

Chan set the fastest time in Qualifying 1 at Ningbo, putting the #28 CHAMP Academy car on pole with a 1:46.914.

Chen Sicong placed second for Black Blade Racing and led the CFGP runners with a 1:47.566. Zhao Zijun followed in third for CHAMP Academy, while Shagaliev qualified fourth for Asia Racing Team RFN.

Chen Zhuyuan completed the top five for Blackjack Racing RFN, ahead of Yu Yan, Zhang Jun, Feng Jiaxi, Yuanyang Zeshi and Liu Taiji.

Qualifying 1 Results

  1. #28 Kimi Chan — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 1:46.914
  2. #63 Chen Sicong — CFGP — Black Blade Racing — 1:47.566 — +0.652
  3. #67 Zhao Zijun — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 1:47.686 — +0.772
  4. #27 Timur Shagaliev — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 1:47.748 — +0.834
  5. #18 Chen Zhuyuan — F4 — Blackjack Racing RFN — 1:47.942 — +1.028
  6. #32 Yu Yan — F4 — Black Blade Racing — 1:48.163 — +1.249
  7. #25 Zhang Jun — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 1:48.859 — +1.945
  8. #17 Josh Feng — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 1:48.923 — +2.009
  9. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 1:48.983 — +2.069
  10. #3 Liu Taiji — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 1:49.328 — +2.414
  11. #57 Qi Diqin — CFGP — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 1:49.838 — +2.924
  12. #7 Wang Zejun — CFGP — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 1:49.938 — +3.024
  13. #99 Jiang Wei — Master — Black Blade GP — 1:50.175 — +3.261
  14. #26 Chow Chun Shing — CFGP — CHAMP Motorsport — 1:50.289 — +3.375
  15. #16 Huang Xiaofeng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 1:50.390 — +3.476
  16. #24 Yang Peng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 1:50.399 — +3.485
  17. #33 Andy Law — Master — Kai Fei Racing — 1:50.533 — +3.619
  18. #37 Liu Shangqing — F4 — T-1 Racing — 1:50.825 — +3.911
  19. #96 Ken Chow — Master — CHAMP Motorsport — 1:51.936 — +5.022
  20. #1 Tian Feng — Master — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — No time

2026 Chinese F4: Ningbo: Qualifying 2: Yu Yan beats Shagaliev by 0.049s

Yu Yan topped Qualifying 2 for Black Blade Racing, setting a 1:46.938 to secure the fastest time.

Shagaliev came closest, finishing just 0.049s behind in the #27 Asia Racing Team RFN car. Chen Sicong again led the CFGP category in third overall, while Chen Zhuyuan and Feng completed the top five.

However, the official classification listed Chan and Zhao as not classified after the session. That changed the competitive picture for the second half of the Ningbo weekend and opened the door for Yu and Shagaliev at the front.

Qualifying 2 Results

  1. #32 Yu Yan — F4 — Black Blade Racing — 1:46.938
  2. #27 Timur Shagaliev — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 1:46.987 — +0.049
  3. #63 Chen Sicong — CFGP — Black Blade Racing — 1:47.776 — +0.838
  4. #18 Chen Zhuyuan — F4 — Blackjack Racing RFN — 1:47.947 — +1.009
  5. #17 Josh Feng — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 1:48.352 — +1.414
  6. #25 Zhang Jun — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 1:48.547 — +1.609
  7. #3 Liu Taiji — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 1:48.576 — +1.638
  8. #7 Wang Zejun — CFGP — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 1:48.965 — +2.027
  9. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 1:49.237 — +2.299
  10. #26 Chow Chun Shing — CFGP — CHAMP Motorsport — 1:49.594 — +2.656
  11. #16 Huang Xiaofeng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 1:49.783 — +2.845
  12. #99 Jiang Wei — Master — Black Blade GP — 1:50.046 — +3.108
  13. #24 Yang Peng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 1:50.107 — +3.169
  14. #57 Qi Diqin — CFGP — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 1:50.237 — +3.299
  15. #37 Liu Shangqing — F4 — T-1 Racing — 1:50.280 — +3.342
  16. #33 Andy Law — Master — Kai Fei Racing — 1:50.346 — +3.408
  17. #1 Tian Feng — Master — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 1:51.357 — +4.419
  18. #96 Ken Chow — Master — CHAMP Motorsport — 1:52.527 — +5.589

Not classified: #28 Kimi Chan
Not classified: #67 Zhao Zijun

2026 Chinese F4: Ningbo: Race 1: Chen Sicong converts pace into overall victory

Chen Sicong opened the racing action with a standout drive for Black Blade Racing, winning Race 1 overall from the CFGP class.

The #63 driver completed 17 laps in 31:59.520 and held off Shagaliev by 0.642s. Chan completed the podium for CHAMP Academy, limiting the damage in the championship after starting from pole.

Chen Zhuyuan finished fourth, while Yu Yan took fifth for Black Blade Racing. Zhao followed in sixth, ahead of Feng, Liu Taiji, Zhang and Yuanyang Zeshi.

Race 1 Results

  1. #63 Chen Sicong — CFGP — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — 31:59.520
  2. #27 Timur Shagaliev — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 17 laps — +0.642
  3. #28 Kimi Chan — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — +1.373
  4. #18 Chen Zhuyuan — F4 — Blackjack Racing RFN — 17 laps — +4.399
  5. #32 Yu Yan — F4 — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — +7.683
  6. #67 Zhao Zijun — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — +8.119
  7. #17 Josh Feng — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 17 laps — +14.425
  8. #3 Liu Taiji — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +25.764
  9. #25 Zhang Jun — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +27.419
  10. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +31.070
  11. #26 Chow Chun Shing — CFGP — CHAMP Motorsport — 17 laps — +31.644
  12. #57 Qi Diqin — CFGP — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 17 laps — +31.957
  13. #24 Yang Peng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 17 laps — +43.253
  14. #7 Wang Zejun — CFGP — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +43.700
  15. #33 Andy Law — Master — Kai Fei Racing — 17 laps — +45.889
  16. #16 Huang Xiaofeng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 17 laps — +52.634
  17. #99 Jiang Wei — Master — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +54.341
  18. #37 Liu Shangqing — F4 — T-1 Racing — 17 laps — +54.636
  19. #96 Ken Chow — Master — CHAMP Motorsport — 17 laps — +1:26.247

DNF: #1 Tian Feng — Master — Yinqiao GEEKE Team

2026 Chinese F4: Ningbo: Race 2: Zhao claims second win of 2026

Zhao struck back in Race 2, taking victory for CHAMP Academy after a difficult Race 1.

The #67 driver controlled the 17-lap race and finished 4.334s ahead of Feng, who secured second for Asia Racing Team RFN. Yu completed the podium for Black Blade Racing, while Race 1 winner Chen Sicong finished fourth.

Chan took fifth and added more championship points, while Yuanyang Zeshi finished sixth and led the CFGP contenders behind Chen. Shagaliev, meanwhile, suffered a costly non-finish and lost ground in the title fight.

Race 2 Results

  1. #67 Zhao Zijun — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — 32:59.216
  2. #17 Josh Feng — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 17 laps — +4.334
  3. #32 Yu Yan — F4 — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — +11.381
  4. #63 Chen Sicong — CFGP — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — +11.977
  5. #28 Kimi Chan — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — +16.376
  6. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +25.816
  7. #25 Zhang Jun — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +29.800
  8. #18 Chen Zhuyuan — F4 — Blackjack Racing RFN — 17 laps — +31.062
  9. #3 Liu Taiji — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +31.400
  10. #37 Liu Shangqing — F4 — T-1 Racing — 17 laps — +37.946
  11. #16 Huang Xiaofeng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 17 laps — +40.700
  12. #7 Wang Zejun — CFGP — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +50.922
  13. #99 Jiang Wei — Master — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +52.976
  14. #26 Chow Chun Shing — CFGP — CHAMP Motorsport — 17 laps — +1:01.137
  15. #1 Tian Feng — Master — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 17 laps — +1:05.832
  16. #57 Qi Diqin — CFGP — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 17 laps — +1:06.238
  17. #96 Ken Chow — Master — CHAMP Motorsport — 17 laps — +1:25.836

DNF: #24 Yang Peng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport
DNF: #27 Timur Shagaliev — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN
DNF: #33 Andy Law — Master — Kai Fei Racing

2026 Chinese F4: Ningbo: Race 3: Shagaliev bounces back with victory

Shagaliev recovered from his Race 2 retirement by winning Race 3 for Asia Racing Team RFN.

The #27 driver completed the 17-lap race in 33:45.535 and beat Yu by just 0.599s. Chen Sicong finished third overall and added another strong CFGP result, while Chen Zhuyuan and Chan completed the top five.

Feng finished sixth, Zhao took seventh, and Liu Taiji, Yuanyang Zeshi and Zhang completed the top 10. The result kept Shagaliev firmly in the title fight, but Chan’s fifth place ensured the championship leader still left the race with points.

Race 3 Results

  1. #27 Timur Shagaliev — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 17 laps — 33:45.535
  2. #32 Yu Yan — F4 — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — +0.599
  3. #63 Chen Sicong — CFGP — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — +1.391
  4. #18 Chen Zhuyuan — F4 — Blackjack Racing RFN — 17 laps — +2.156
  5. #28 Kimi Chan — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — +3.007
  6. #17 Josh Feng — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 17 laps — +3.778
  7. #67 Zhao Zijun — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — +4.239
  8. #3 Liu Taiji — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +5.080
  9. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +5.605
  10. #25 Zhang Jun — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +6.272
  11. #57 Qi Diqin — CFGP — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 17 laps — +11.215
  12. #99 Jiang Wei — Master — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +13.934
  13. #7 Wang Zejun — CFGP — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +15.570
  14. #16 Huang Xiaofeng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 17 laps — +15.795
  15. #37 Liu Shangqing — F4 — T-1 Racing — 17 laps — +15.831
  16. #1 Tian Feng — Master — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 17 laps — +16.438
  17. #96 Ken Chow — Master — CHAMP Motorsport — 17 laps — +18.906
  18. #24 Yang Peng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 17 laps — +1:02.055

DNF: #26 Chow Chun Shing — CFGP — CHAMP Motorsport
DNF: #33 Andy Law — Master — Kai Fei Racing

2026 Chinese F4: Ningbo: Race 4: Chan ends the weekend with victory

Chan closed the Ningbo weekend with victory in Race 4, giving CHAMP Academy a strong finish to Round 3.

The championship leader beat team-mate Zhao by 2.529s, securing a CHAMP Academy one-two. Yuanyang Zeshi completed the overall podium and took a major CFGP result for Pointer Racing.

Feng finished fourth for Asia Racing Team RFN, while Yu took fifth. Shagaliev crossed the line sixth, which limited his points return after his Race 3 win. Chen Sicong finished seventh, adding further points to his overall and CFGP campaigns.

Race 4 Results

  1. #28 Kimi Chan — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — 33:28.882
  2. #67 Zhao Zijun — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 17 laps — +2.529
  3. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +17.024
  4. #17 Josh Feng — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 17 laps — +22.647
  5. #32 Yu Yan — F4 — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — +23.117
  6. #27 Timur Shagaliev — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 17 laps — +27.097
  7. #63 Chen Sicong — CFGP — Black Blade Racing — 17 laps — +28.784
  8. #57 Qi Diqin — CFGP — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 17 laps — +31.987
  9. #25 Zhang Jun — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +37.931
  10. #7 Wang Zejun — CFGP — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 17 laps — +44.841
  11. #26 Chow Chun Shing — CFGP — CHAMP Motorsport — 17 laps — +53.217
  12. #37 Liu Shangqing — F4 — T-1 Racing — 17 laps — +53.914
  13. #99 Jiang Wei — Master — Black Blade GP — 17 laps — +54.293
  14. #1 Tian Feng — Master — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 17 laps — +58.894
  15. #96 Ken Chow — Master — CHAMP Motorsport — 17 laps — +1:30.865

DNF: #24 Yang Peng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport
DNF: #3 Liu Taiji — CFGP — Pointer Racing
DNF: #18 Chen Zhuyuan — F4 — Blackjack Racing RFN
DNF: #16 Huang Xiaofeng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport

Championship standings after Round 3

Chan increased his advantage at the top of the overall Drivers’ Championship to 13 points after taking one win, one podium and two further top-five finishes at Ningbo.

Shagaliev remains second after his Race 3 win, while Chen Sicong holds third after scoring consistently and winning Race 1 overall. Zhao made another major gain after winning Race 2 and finishing second in Race 4, while Chen Zhuyuan completes the overall top five.

Overall Drivers’ Championship standings

  1. #28 Kimi Chan — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 188 points
  2. #27 Timur Shagaliev — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 175 points
  3. #63 Chen Sicong — CFGP — Black Blade Racing — 139 points
  4. #67 Zhao Zijun — F4 — CHAMP Academy — 119 points
  5. #18 Chen Zhuyuan — F4 — Blackjack Racing RFN — 118 points
  6. #32 Yu Yan — F4 — Black Blade Racing — 116 points
  7. #17 Josh Feng — F4 — Asia Racing Team RFN — 91 points
  8. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 58 points
  9. #25 Zhang Jun — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 37 points
  10. #9 Shi Wei — CFGP — SHE Power Racing — 31 points
  11. #33 Andy Law — Master — Kai Fei Racing — 29 points
  12. #57 Qi Diqin — CFGP — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 26 points
  13. #24 Yang Peng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 18 points
  14. #96 Ken Chow — Master — CHAMP Motorsport — 10 points
  15. #3 Liu Taiji — CFGP — Pointer Racing — 10 points
  16. #19 Tu Yate — CFGP — GYT Racing — 6 points
  17. #26 Chow Chun Shing — CFGP — CHAMP Motorsport — 4 points
  18. #16 Huang Xiaofeng — CFGP — Venom Motorsport — 4 points
  19. #99 Jiang Wei — Master — Black Blade GP — 1 point
  20. #7 Wang Zejun — CFGP — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 1 point
  21. #37 Liu Shangqing — F4 — T-1 Racing — 1 point
  22. #22 Huang Chujian — CFGP — Blackjack Racing RFN — 1 point
  23. #2 Patrick Tsang — Master — Kai Fei Racing — 1 point
  24. #1 Tian Feng — Master — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 0 points
  25. Cheng Meng — CFGP — Black Blade GP — 0 points

Teams’ Championship standings

  1. CHAMP Academy — 307 points
  2. Asia Racing Team RFN — 266 points
  3. Black Blade Racing — 255 points
  4. Blackjack Racing RFN — 119 points
  5. Pointer Racing — 96 points
  6. Black Blade GP — 38 points
  7. SHE Power Racing — 31 points
  8. Kai Fei Racing — 30 points
  9. Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 26 points
  10. Venom Motorsport — 22 points
  11. CHAMP Motorsport — 14 points
  12. GYT Racing — 6 points
  13. Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 1 point
  14. T-1 Racing — 1 point

Class standings after Round 3

F4 class standings

  1. #28 Kimi Chan — CHAMP Academy — 195 points
  2. #27 Timur Shagaliev — Asia Racing Team RFN — 187 points
  3. #18 Chen Zhuyuan — Blackjack Racing RFN — 154 points
  4. #17 Josh Feng — Asia Racing Team RFN — 138 points
  5. #32 Yu Yan — Black Blade Racing — 135 points
  6. #67 Zhao Zijun — CHAMP Academy — 133 points
  7. #37 Liu Shangqing — T-1 Racing — 28 points

CFGP class standings

  1. #63 Chen Sicong — Black Blade Racing — 247 points
  2. #25 Zhang Jun — Black Blade GP — 158 points
  3. #23 Yuanyang Zeshi — Pointer Racing — 128 points
  4. #57 Qi Diqin — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 123 points
  5. #24 Yang Peng — Venom Motorsport — 85 points
  6. #16 Huang Xiaofeng — Venom Motorsport — 76 points
  7. #26 Chow Chun Shing — CHAMP Motorsport — 69 points
  8. #9 Shi Wei — SHE Power Racing — 61 points
  9. #3 Liu Taiji — Pointer Racing — 48 points
  10. #7 Wang Zejun — Zhizhen Pointer Racing — 30 points
  11. #19 Tu Yate — GYT Racing — 29 points
  12. #22 Huang Chujian — Blackjack Racing RFN — 14 points
  13. Cheng Meng — Black Blade GP — 0 points

Master class standings

  1. #33 Andy Law — Kai Fei Racing — 193 points
  2. #96 Ken Chow — CHAMP Motorsport — 169 points
  3. #99 Jiang Wei — Black Blade GP — 166 points
  4. #1 Tian Feng — Yinqiao GEEKE Team — 54 points
  5. #2 Patrick Tsang — Kai Fei Racing — 36 points

Chan leaves Ningbo in control

Ningbo gave Chinese F4 four different winners and another shift in momentum. Chen Sicong claimed a breakthrough overall victory, Zhao and Shagaliev added wins to their campaigns, and Chan finished the weekend with the result he needed most.

As a result, Chan carries a 13-point overall lead over Shagaliev into the next round, while CHAMP Academy holds a 41-point advantage over Asia Racing Team RFN in the Teams’ Championship. With 12 races still to run, the championship remains open, but Chan leaves Round 3 with control of the title fight.

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