Category: Formula 4

News, reports and exclusive interviews for the various Formula 4 categories around the world. The rising stars of tomorrow look to progress to F3 and beyond as they chase Formula One.

Thomas Bearman shares his vision for F4, endurance racing, and a future motorsport career, blending ambition, versatility, and growth.
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Racing up the ladder: “I don’t think it’s ever stopped being fun” — Thomas Bearman reflects on karting beginnings and first steps into competitive motorsport

Karishma Persad05 mins

Like many young drivers, Thomas Bearman began his motorsport journey in karting at a young age. Those early years laid the foundation for his development, introducing him to the demands and rhythm of competitive racing while still keeping the experience rooted in enjoyment. As his career has progressed, the environment around him has become more…

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Pedro Lima discusses his motorsport journey from karting beginnings, Brazilian F4 success and adapting to European Formula 4.
Photo Credit: Van Amersfoort Racing

Racing up the ladder: “I got in love with it and never left it” — Pedro Lima on his journey in motorsport from karting to F4 in Europe

Karishma Persad09 mins

At just 15 years old, Pedro Lima is already navigating one of the most demanding pathways in junior single-seater racing. The Brazilian driver has built his reputation through rapid progression in karting and an impressive debut season in the Brazilian F4 Championship. Now, Lima has taken the next step in his developmental journey by moving…

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Mercedes F1 Team reveal their 2026 Junior Programme roster.
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Mercedes F1 unveil their 2026 Junior Programme lineup

Yi Xing Lim04 mins

Mercedes F1 Team have unveiled its 2026 Junior Programme roster, welcoming two new additions Niccolò Perico and Devin Titz to their lineup. This year, the programme features nine talented young drivers competing across different categories from karting to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC), continuing the team’s tradition and history of supporting the stars of…

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Conor Grant spoke to Pit Debrief in an exclusive interview about joining the Eddie Jordan foundation and representing Ireland in Motorsport.
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Exclusive: Conor Grant on representing the Eddie Jordan Foundation and Ireland in Motorsport

James O'Connor05 mins

Ahead of his return to single-seaters in 2026 in GB4, Conor Grant spoke to Pit Debrief in an exclusive interview about joining the Eddie Jordan foundation, representing Ireland in Motorsport, and to try and claim an Irish 1-2-3 in the aforementioned series this year. Towards the end of last year, the driver from County Wexford…

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Payton Westcott secures a Mercedes-backed seat with PREMA Racing for the 2026 F1 Academy season alongside an Italian F4 campaign.
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Payton Westcott set for 2026 F1 Academy season with PREMA Racing and Mercedes support

Karishma Persad06 mins

PREMA Racing has confirmed that Payton Westcott has secured a place on the 2026 F1 Academy grid, with Mercedes also announcing its support for the American teenager. Westcott will race in Mercedes colours during her rookie F1 Academy campaign, while also contesting a parallel programme in Italian Formula 4. Although demanding, this dual schedule has…

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