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Ramaekers, McKenna and Bouzar win at Magny-Cours as Bouzar keeps his 39-point 2026 French F4 lead and Brian tops the women's standings.
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2026 | French F4 | Magny-Cours | Summary | Ramaekers closes in as McKenna and Bouzar take wins

Karishma Persad010 mins

The fourth round of the 2026 FIA-certified French F4 Championship produced three different winners at Magny-Cours as the championship entered its second half. Thibaut Ramaekers claimed Race 1 before Maverick McKenna secured his maiden victory in the reverse-grid contest and Guillaume Bouzar responded with a decisive Race 3 triumph. Matthéo Dauvergne started the weekend by…

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Shane Chandaria highlights family sacrifices and national pride, showing how support fuels his rise in F4.
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Racing up the ladder | Indian F4 champion Shane Chandaria on his ambition and legacy as he chases F1 dream

Karishma Persad07 mins

For Shane Chandaria, the pathway through junior single-seater racing naturally leads towards one ultimate objective. Like many drivers at this stage of their careers, 2025 Indian F4 Chandaria views F1 not just as a dream, but as the benchmark that defines success at the highest level of the sport. However, what sets Chandaria apart is…

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Guillaume Bouzar extends his 2026 French F4 lead at Spa as Thibaut Ramaekers and Yuval Rosen take victories in a dramatic third round.
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2026 | French F4 | Spa-Francorchamps | Summary | Bouzar extends lead as Ramaekers and Rosen take wins

Karishma Persad08 mins

The third round of the 2026 FIA-certified French F4 Championship delivered a demanding weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, where high temperatures, Safety Car interruptions and closely matched racing tested the FFSA Academy field. Three different drivers won the three races, while several penalties reshaped the final classifications. Guillaume Bouzar emerged as the weekend’s strongest points scorer. The…

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Bouzar dominated 2026 French F4 at Dijon with two wins, as Ramaekers claimed Race 2 and Proenca took the women’s points lead.
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2026 | French F4 | Dijon | Summary | Bouzar strengthens title lead after dominant weekend

Karishma Persad09 mins

The second round of the 2026 FIA-certified French F4 Championship delivered another dramatic weekend as the field travelled to Dijon-Prenois after an exciting opening round in Nogoro. The Burgundy circuit challenged the 32 FFSA Academy drivers with changing weather in Qualifying, dry race conditions, safety car interruptions, close battles, and major shifts in the championship…

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Shane Chandaria reflects on his move to F4, adapting to cars, costs, and competition while building resilience and maturity.
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Racing up the ladder | “It’s completly different”— Shane Chandaria on adapting to F4

Karishma Persad06 mins

For Shane Chandaria, the transition from karting to Formula 4 (F4) marked a decisive moment in his career. Having already established himself in karting across Kenya and the United Kingdom, stepping into single-seaters introduced a completely new level of complexity. The change extended beyond speed alone; it demanded technical adaptation, mental recalibration, and a deeper…

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2026 French F4 season opener at Nogaro delivers three winners, Bouzar leads standings as rookies Dauvergne and Francis shine early.
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2026 | French F4 | Nogoro | Summary | Bouzar leads after three-winner opener

Karishma Persad06 mins

The 2026 French F4 season burst into life at Nogaro, delivering three different race winners and an early statement in the title fight. While Guillaume Bouzar emerged as the championship leader, rookies Matthéo Dauvergne and Lewis Francis claimed breakthrough victories, underlining the depth of talent on the grid. 2026 French F4: Nogoro: Qualifying: Bouzar sets…

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Everything you need to know about French F4 2026: calendar, drivers, format changes and title contenders.
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Everything you need to know about 2026 French F4

Karishma Persad010 mins

French F4 returns in 2026 with renewed intensity, as 32 ambitious drivers prepare to launch their campaigns at Nogaro. Once again, the championship positions itself as one of Europe’s most competitive junior series, combining affordability with a proven pathway to the top levels of motorsport. Moreover, with a mix of rookies and experienced sophomores, the…

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Shane Chandaria highlights family sacrifices and national pride, showing how support fuels his rise in F4.
Image provided by Shane Chandaria

Racing up the ladder | “It’s a huge inspiration” — How African motorsport excellence drives Shane Chandaria as he forges own path

Karishma Persad04 mins

Like many young drivers emerging from non-traditional racing nations, 2025 Indian F4 champion Shane Chandaria—the youngest in the series’ history and the first Kenyan to claim the title—has built his career through determination, adaptability, and self-reliance. However, Chandaria draws inspiration from African motorsport drivers who have carved out success on the international stage, and that…

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