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Luka Sammalisto reflects on school, sacrifice, Formula 1 dreams, career options and what success in motorsport means to him.

Racing up the Ladder | Luka Sammalisto reflects on sacrifice, Formula 1 dreams and what success in motorsport means to him

Karishma Persad16 hours ago7 days ago06 mins

Luka Sammalisto has already built much of his teenage life around racing. As he continues his Formula 4 journey, the Finnish driver must balance training, travel, school, friendships and long-term ambition while still navigating the realities of life away from the track. That balance demands discipline. Motorsport can open doors for young drivers, but it…

Rafael Vaessen reflects on his Macau breakthrough, working with Andrea Todisco and AT Performance, and adapting to the demands of cars.

Racing up the ladder | “The small details are crucial” — Rafael Vaessen on Macau, AT Performance, and adapting to cars

Karishma Persad6 days ago7 days ago013 mins

For Rafael Vaessen, the move from karting to cars has been shaped by opportunity, preparation, and attention to detail. After returning to racing and rebuilding momentum in karting, Vaessen reached a key turning point with his first overseas race in Macau. That weekend helped him and those around him reassess what might be possible. It…

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…

F4 U.S. marks 10 years since its Mid-Ohio debut, celebrating champions, winners and global motorsport graduates.

F4 U.S. marks decade of champions, winners and global graduates

Karishma Persad3 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Formula 4 United States (F4 U.S.) Championship has reached a major milestone, marking 10 years since its first race in North America. The series began with a triple-header weekend at the 2.258-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in July 2016. Since then, F4 U.S. has grown into a recognised junior single-seater platform, producing 10 champions and…

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…

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,…

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…

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 Persad4 weeks ago4 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…