Pit Debrief

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Pit Debrief

Motorsport news

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.

Pedro Lima discusses Brazil’s motorsport legacy, Senna’s influence and the sacrifices behind his move to Europe to pursue motorsport.
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Racing up the ladder | Pedro Lima reflects on Brazil’s motorsport legacy and the sacrifices behind his journey

Karishma Persad05 mins

Brazil has long held a powerful presence in global motorsport. From Formula 1 world champions to endurance racing stars, the country has produced drivers who shaped the history of international racing. For young talents, like Pedro Lima, entering the European single-seater ladder, Brazil’s motorsport legacy creates both inspiration and responsibility. Pedro Lima now finds himself…

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Van Langendonck leads 2026 British F4 after Donington opener with wins for Smith, Jeff-Hall and Lennon in a chaotic triple-header.
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2026 British F4 | Round 1: Donington Park | Van Langendonck leads after dramatic opener as chaos shapes early title fight

Karishma Persad06 mins

The 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, launched its new campaign at Donington Park with a dramatic and unpredictable opening weekend. A record 31-car grid produced three action-packed races, multiple safety cars, penalties, and shifting fortunes across all three contests. Dries Van Langendonck set the early benchmark with a commanding qualifying performance…

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Kimi Chan dominates 2026 Chinese F4 opener in Shanghai with three wins, leading standings ahead of Shagaliev after dramatic races.
Photo Credit: Chinese F4 | X

2026 Chinese F4 | Round 1: Shanghai | Chan sets early benchmark with triple victory

Karishma Persad05 mins

Kimi Chan delivered a commanding performance in the opening round of the 2026 Chinese F4 Championship in Shanghai, securing three victories across four races. As a result, he surged to the top of the drivers’ standings, while Timur Shagaliev emerged as his closest challenger after a resilient weekend. Throughout the event, Chan combined pace with…

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British F4 2026 preview: full calendar, format, teams, drivers, and rising stars set for a thrilling new season.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 British F4 Championship

Karishma Persad09 mins

Following a dramatic title showdown in 2025, the 2026 Wera Tools British F4 Championship enters its 12th season with a clean slate and a fresh wave of talent. With champion Fionn McLaughlin stepping up the ladder, alongside key rivals departing, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. As a result, opportunity defines the 2026 campaign. A diverse…

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Chinese F4 returns in 2026 with six rounds, new circuits and rising drivers, marking a major step forward for the growing series.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Chinese F4 Championship

Karishma Persad08 mins

Chinese F4 returns in 2026 with renewed momentum, as the championship expands its calendar and welcomes a wave of new drivers. After a dominant 2025 campaign, Simon Zhang claimed the title with authority, securing 14 victories and sealing the championship before the final round. At the same time, his success delivered Geeke Racing its first…

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Australian F4 returns in 2026 with 5 Rounds scheduled across Australia for young drivers to make their mark on the Formula stage.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Australian F4 Championship

Shania Wallage09 mins

Australian F4 is back with Motorsport Australia and AU4 promoter AGI Sport setting up a strong season that will see the championship visit Winton Raceway, Sydney Motorsport Park and The Bend across five rounds from May to September. The mix of Australian circuits this year will offer a great balance between speed and technical strengths,…

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Twins Cash and Roman Felber reveal how rivalry, teamwork and discipline shape their rapid rise through F4 and their wider motorsport journey.

Racing up the ladder | Joint paths, one goal: How Cash and Roman Felber balance rivalry and progress in motorsport

Karishma Persad015 mins

In modern junior motorsport, progression rarely follows a straight line. Drivers typically spend years refining their craft, building experience category by category, before reaching the highly competitive world of Formula 4. However, Cash and Roman Felber, both set to race in the 2026 British F4 championship, have approached their motorsport journey differently. Their rise has…

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Henry Mercier discusses American identity, support systems, and future goals in motorsport beyond F4.
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Racing up the ladder | “It just felt right” — Henry Mercier on embracing a new chapter in British F4 with Chris Dittman Racing

Karishma Persad07 mins

Henry Mercier enters a new phase of his motorsport journey in 2026, as he returns to British F4 with Chris Dittmann Racing. After a rookie season that delivered both results and valuable lessons, Mercier now approaches the next chapter of his motorsport journey with greater clarity, renewed confidence, and a strong sense of direction. In…

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Rocco Coronel leads 2026 Spanish F4 after Valencia opener, where he claimed two wins and edged Noah Monteiro in the early standings.
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2026 | Spanish F4 | Valencia | Coronel takes early lead after Valencia double

Karishma Persad010 mins

The 2026 Spanish F4 Championship opened with drama, penalties and sharp racing at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. Right away, Vivek Kanthan showed outright speed by taking both pole positions. However, Rocco Coronel turned race pace and consistency into the biggest reward of the weekend. Coronel left the opening round with two victories and…

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Walther leads 2026 F4 CEZ standings after dramatic Spielberg opener featuring four races, intense battles and multiple winners.
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2026 | F4 CEZ | Round 1 | Spielberg | Walther leads the way after thrilling opener

Karishma Persad09 mins

The 2026 F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship launched in spectacular fashion at the Red Bull Ring, where a record-breaking grid created one of the most competitive weekends in the series’ history. With more than 40 drivers on the entry list, organisers introduced a split format featuring two qualifying sessions and four races. As a…

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