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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 Persad5 days ago5 days 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 Persad5 days ago6 days 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 Persad1 week ago1 week 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 Persad2 weeks ago2 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 Wallage2 weeks ago2 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…

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

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

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 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….

2026 Italian F4 Round 3: Sammalisto swept Monza as US Racing won all four races and seized control of both title fights once more.

2026 Italian F4 | Round 3: Monza | Sammalisto extends winning streak to six

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago039 mins

The 2026 Italian F4 Championship continued at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, where the third round of the season delivered a record 49-car grid, close Qualifying margins, repeated Safety Car interruptions, post-race penalties and another major shift at the top of the championship. After taking control of the Teams’ Championship at Vallelunga, US Racing strengthened its…

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

2026 | French F4 | Spa-Francorchamps | Summary | Bouzar extends lead as Ramaekers and Rosen take wins

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 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…

Luka Sammalisto reflects on karting lessons, racecraft, focus, and the challenges of stepping up to Formula 4 cars.

Racing up the ladder | Luka Sammalisto discusses karting lessons, Formula 4 challenges, and the demands of single-seaters

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Karting gives young drivers more than their first experience of racing. It builds racecraft, discipline, resilience, and the ability to manage pressure from an early stage. For Luka Sammalisto, those lessons formed a crucial part of his development before he stepped into single-seaters. As he progressed through international karting and then moved into Formula 4,…

FIA adopts a team-led model and expands the 2026 F4 World Cup in Macau to 24 cars, bringing top global junior teams together.

FIA introduces team-led entry model for 2026 F4 World Cup in Macau

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

The FIA has introduced a new entry model for the second FIA F4 World Cup, which will take place during the 73rd Macau Grand Prix from 19–22 November 2026. Under the revised system, leading teams from FIA-certified national Formula 4 championships will operate the entries. The FIA will also expand the grid from 20 to…