Cram Motorsport has announced Simon Rechenmacher and Wiktor Stalmach as its first two drivers for the 2027 German Formula 4 Championship. The Italian team will expand its European single-seater programme as Germany prepares to welcome back FIA-certified Formula 4 championship racing for the first time since 2022.
The announcement brings together two drivers with contrasting levels of experience. Rechenmacher will remain with Cram Motorsport following an impressive rookie season in Formula 4 Central European Zone (F4 CEZ), while 14-year-old Stalmach will make the transition from karting after an extensive testing programme across several motorsport disciplines.
Rechenmacher builds on impressive F4 CEZ rookie campaign
In 2027, Rechenmacher will enter German F4 with a season of competitive single-seater experience following his successful transition from shifter karting in 2026. The German joined Cram Motorsport for his maiden F4 CEZ campaign and quickly established himself among the championship’s leading competitors.
Despite his limited experience in Formula 4 machinery, Rechenmacher demonstrated his potential early in the season. He secured his first podium finish during only his second race and subsequently added six more podium appearances, including his maiden victory at Slovakia Ring.
His breakthrough came during the championship’s third round in June, when he challenged David Walther for victory in Race 2. As the battle for the lead unfolded at Slovakia Ring, Rechenmacher closed the gap to his rival before completing a decisive overtake on the final lap. He eventually crossed the finish line just 0.601 seconds ahead of Walther, securing his first single-seater victory and strengthening his position among the championship’s leading rookies.
Rechenmacher maintained his competitive form throughout the remainder of the campaign, eventually securing fifth in the overall Drivers’ Championship with 197 points. Furthermore, he finished second in the Rookie Championship with 312 points, just 28 behind Jenzer Motorsport’s Markas Silkunas.
His season concluded with another strong performance at the Hungaroring, where he secured a podium finish in the final race. The result followed a competitive weekend in which Rechenmacher consistently challenged the leading F4 CEZ competitors and helped Cram Motorsport secure second place in the Teams’ Championship.
Alongside his F4 CEZ commitments, the German also gained experience in the E4 Championship. He scored points during his only appearance in the category, ultimately finishing 26th in the standings.
With a full season of racing behind him, Rechenmacher will now look to build on that experience as he continues his development with Cram Motorsport in the newly established German championship.
Stalmach prepares for Formula 4 debut after international karting career
Meanwhile, Polish youngster Wiktor Stalmach will approach the 2027 season from a different position as he prepares to make the transition from karting into competitive single-seater racing.
At just 14 years old, Stalmach has already accumulated considerable testing mileage across multiple motorsport categories. Over the past 13 months, he has participated in Formula 4 testing programmes, primarily through privately organised sessions, while also gaining experience behind the wheel of sportscars and Rally2-class rally machinery.
This varied preparation has allowed the Polish driver to familiarise himself with different types of racing machinery before entering a full championship campaign. Nevertheless, German F4 will present a new challenge as Stalmach adjusts to the demands of qualifying sessions, race management and wheel-to-wheel competition against drivers with established single-seater experience.
Stalmach has also competed internationally in several prominent karting championships. Most recently, he participated in the CIK-FIA Karting World Championship in the OK category, where he finished 66th in the intermediate classification and consequently failed to qualify for the final.
Elsewhere, he finished 54th in the CIK-FIA European Championship and 59th in the Champions of the Future series. His WSK Super Master Series campaign ended with 61st in the standings, while he currently occupies 26th position in the WSK Final Cup following its opening round.
Although his recent karting results highlight the competitive nature of the international field, his extensive testing programme has provided additional preparation for the transition into Formula 4. His move to Cram Motorsport will therefore represent an important step in his development as he prepares for his first competitive single-seater season.
Cram Motorsport continues expansion across European Formula 4
Cram Motorsport’s entry into German F4 represents another step in the organisation’s continued expansion across European junior single-seater racing. The Italian outfit has maintained a longstanding presence in its domestic Formula 4 championship, competing in every season since the category’s introduction in 2014 apart from 2015 and 2023.
The team subsequently expanded into Spanish F4 in 2022, before adding the E4 Championship to its racing programme in 2023. It continued broadening its activities the following year by entering the Formula Winter Series, further strengthening its involvement in the European junior motorsport landscape.
During 2026, Cram Motorsport competed across five Formula 4 championships, including its debut campaign in F4 CEZ. The team’s involvement in multiple categories has provided young drivers with opportunities to gain experience across different circuits and competitive environments.
Its decision to retain Rechenmacher for German F4 offers continuity following a successful first season together. Having already developed a working relationship throughout the 2026 campaign, the German driver and team will now have an opportunity to build on their existing experience as they prepare for a new championship.
At the same time, Stalmach’s arrival introduces another young prospect to the organisation. The combination of Rechenmacher’s recent single-seater results and Stalmach’s extensive testing background gives Cram Motorsport two drivers at different stages of their development heading into 2027.
German F4 prepares for 2027 return with competitive international field
Cram Motorsport will join a competitive international field as the German Formula 4 Championship prepares for its return under the promotion of GEDLICH Racing.
The championship has already attracted considerable interest from established European racing organisations. Following more than 70 potential entry applications, organisers selected 14 teams representing eight nations for the inaugural season. As the championship confirmed its participating teams for 2027, the entry list brought together established junior single-seater outfits, expanding motorsport operations and several newcomers to Formula 4.
Alongside Cram Motorsport, the confirmed grid includes Van Amersfoort Racing, Jenzer Motorsport, Mathilda Racing, LN4 Fusion and Comtoyou Racing, among others. The international field will provide an additional competitive platform for young drivers seeking to progress through the European single-seater ladder.
The championship will contest seven rounds during its inaugural season, including five appearances alongside the DTM. Organisers have also introduced a €500,000 Race For Gold prize programme, which will recognise the overall champion, leading rookie and highest-placed female competitor, alongside additional awards throughout the campaign.
Furthermore, GEDLICH Racing has outlined a calendar featuring several established European racing venues. When organisers announced the provisional 2027 championship calendar, they confirmed that the season would begin at Oschersleben from 7 to 9 May before visiting the Lausitzring, Norisring, Red Bull Ring, Nürburgring, Sachsenring and Hockenheimring.
Stefan Lehner, Head of Race Series at GEDLICH Racing, highlighted the significance of the championship’s partnership with the DTM, stating: “The five events held as part of the DTM make this calendar even more special.” The arrangement will give emerging drivers the opportunity to compete at established venues while gaining exposure to a major international motorsport audience.
For Cram Motorsport, the confirmation of Rechenmacher and Stalmach marks the beginning of its preparations for the championship’s return. While Rechenmacher will aim to build on the experience and results he achieved during his rookie F4 CEZ campaign, Stalmach will look to establish himself in single-seater competition.
With both drivers now confirmed, the Italian team has taken its first steps towards assembling its 2027 German F4 line-up as the championship prepares to welcome a new generation of racing talent.
