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

Racing up the ladder | Indian F4 champion Shane Chandaria on his ambition and legacy as he chases F1 dream

Karishma Persad6 days ago1 week ago07 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…

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

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

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

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…

Sammalisto leads 2026 E4 after two Vallelunga wins, while Craigie stars and US Racing tops the teams’ standings.

2026 E4 Championship | Round 1: Vallelunga | Sammalisto makes early title statement

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago013 mins

The 2026 E4 Championship opened at Vallelunga with a 36-car field, three different pole-sitters, two race winners and an early statement from US Racing’s Luka Sammalisto. The Finnish driver carried his Italian F4 form into the sister series, winning Race 1 and Race 3 while adding third place in Race 2. As a result, he…

Your guide to the 2026 E4 Championship, including the calendar, format, points system, teams and full driver grid.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 E4 Championship

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago014 mins

The E4 Championship returns in 2026 with another packed grid, a three-round calendar and a familiar role on the junior single-seater ladder. Formerly known as the Euro 4 Championship until 2025, E4 acts as Italian F4’s sister series and gives young drivers further race mileage in the same machinery used in the Italian championship. Since…

T-Code reclaims its Portimão Race 3 one-two after a successful appeal, reshaping the Spanish F4 drivers’ and teams’ championships.

T-Code’s Portimão one-two restored after Spanish F4 appeal succeeds; 2026 Championship standings adjusted

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

T-Code by Amtog has regained its Race 3 one-two finish from the 2026 Spanish F4 Championship round at Portimão after the RFEDA Appeal and Disciplinary Committee upheld the team’s appeal. Nacho Tuñón and Andrej Petrović originally finished first and second on track at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. However, officials imposed post-race drive-through penalties, converted…

Rafael Vaessen discusses the unseen training, discipline, and race-weekend details behind his development in cars.

Racing up the ladder | “The racing is only like 10% of the work” — Rafael Vaessen on the unseen demands of motorsport

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago020 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, building a career in motorsport means far more than turning up at the circuit and delivering on race day. While fans often see results, timing screens, and on-track battles, much of a young driver’s development happens away from public view. Physical training, simulator work, preparation, discipline, and communication all form part of…

Luka Sammalisto reflects on Italian F4, his first single-seater win, and his target to win the championship this season.

Racing up the ladder | Luka Sammalisto reflects on Italian F4, his first single-seater win and title ambitions

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Luka Sammalisto’s Formula 4 journey has already taken him across several competitive environments. Since stepping up from karting, the Finnish driver has raced in F4 UAE, Euro 4, Formula Winter Series and Italian F4, gaining experience across different circuits, formats and technical conditions. Each championship has contributed to his development in a different way. However,…

Monteiro takes the 2026 Spanish F4 lead as Tuñón, Tye and Petrović share three dramatic wins during Round 3 at MotorLand Aragón.

2026 | Spanish F4 | Motorland | Monteiro takes championship lead as T-Code wins twice

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago013 mins

The 2026 F4 Spanish Championship continued with an eventful third round at MotorLand Aragón, where three different drivers shared the victories across a weekend shaped by Safety Cars, penalties and close racing. Nacho Tuñón claimed his maiden victory in Race 1, while Nathan Tye converted a strong Qualifying performance into his first win of the…

The 2026 F4 SEA Championship has been cancelled after logistical disruptions in the Middle East left most of the series' race cars stranded.

2026 F4 SEA Championship cancelled

Shania Wallage4 weeks ago4 weeks ago02 mins

The 2026 F4 South East Asia (SEA) Championship has been cancelled after ongoing disruptions in the Middle East left the majority of the championship’s race cars stranded in Dubai. Championship organiser Topspeed informed teams of the decision, bringing an end to plans for the series’ 2026 campaign. With the logistical challenges preventing the transportation of…

Racing up the ladder | F4 driver Shane Chandaria on family support and national pride

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

For Shane Chandaria, success in motorsport extends far beyond individual performance. Behind every race weekend, every test session, and every result lies a network of support that makes his career possible. In a sport defined by high costs, constant travel, and intense pressure, that foundation has proven essential—not only for progression but also for resilience….