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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 ago5 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 Persad7 days 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,…

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…

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…

Ryo Shirasaki swept 2026 Japanese F4 Round 2 at Okayama, while Masana Muto took the championship lead after two runner-up finishes.

2026 | Japanese F4 | Okayama (Round 2) | Shirasaki sweeps weekend as Muto takes championship lead

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

The 2026 Japanese F4 Championship continued at Okayama International Circuit, where Ryo Shirasaki produced a perfect response to his scoreless opening round at Fuji Speedway. The Hydrangea Kageyama Racing driver claimed both pole positions and converted them into two victories. As a result, he climbed to second in the Champion Class standings with 50 points….

Gastón Irazú and Caleb Campbell shared the F4 U.S. wins at Mid-Ohio, while Campbell extended his championship lead.

2026 | F4 U.S. | Mid-Ohio | Irazú extends winning run as Campbell responds

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago011 mins

Gastón Irazú continued his strong run by securing pole position and controlling Race 1 for his third consecutive victory. However, championship leader Caleb Campbell responded in Race 2, climbing from fourth to first to record his fourth win of the campaign. Meanwhile, Zach Fourie and Cole Medeiros featured prominently throughout the weekend. Fourie led Practice…

Luka Sammalisto reflects on karting, Formula 4 growth, key lessons, racing idols, and his ambition to fight for the title.

Racing up the ladder | From Finnish karting to Italian F4: Luka Sammalisto on growth, ambition and racing idols

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Luka Sammalisto’s journey through motorsport has developed through persistence, adaptation, and a clear sense of ambition. From his earliest years in karting to his progression into Italian Formula 4, Sammalisto has built his career around learning from setbacks, seizing opportunities, and continuing to refine the foundations that shaped him. After beginning in karting at a…

Wherrell leads 2026 British F4 after Silverstone as Proudford-Nalder wins the revived BRDC International Trophy.

2026 British F4 | Round 4: Silverstone | Wherrell takes title lead as Proudford-Nalder claims BRDC International Trophy

Karishma Persad1 month ago4 weeks ago011 mins

The 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, returned to Silverstone for one of the most significant weekends of the season, as the Grand Prix circuit hosted the revived BRDC International Trophy. Just days after a dramatic Snetterton round, British F4 arrived at the Home of British Motor Racing with a record-breaking 32-car…