Hitech Pulse-Eight are delighted to announce Mika Abrahams in the 2024 ROKiT British F4 Championship certified by FIA.
Abrahams competed in karting for four years in South Africa and Italy, before making the step up to car racing. He impressed in the Danish F4 Championship in 2022, scoring nine podiums from just fifteen starts. In 2023, the 15-year-old made the move to British F4, taking a podium in only his maiden year in the series.
The South African driver is now set to join Hitech Pulse-Eight in his sophomore season in British F4, joining Deagen Fairclough and Reza Seewooruthun on the grid. The team’s final driver is set to be announced over the coming weeks.
Reflecting on the announcement, Abrahams commented, “I’m really proud to be driving for a world class team like Hitech. I’m grateful for the opportunity they have given me.
‘The whole team has been so welcoming and I’m ready to get to work to take on my second season in British F4 with this great team behind me.”
Hitech’s F4 Team Manager, Dominic Stott, added, “We are delighted to have Mika join us for 2024. After some impressive performances last season, we are confident he will be a front-runner this year.
“After narrowly missing out on the drivers and teams championships in 2023, signing Mika is another sign of our intentions going into the new season. “While he will still be 15 when the season starts and one of the youngest on the grid, he has plenty of experience and has been working hard in the off season to be best prepared for the challenge ahead.”
Chris Dittmann Racing is excited to announce that British teenager Bart Harrison will be joining the team for the 2024 season, as he takes the step up from karting to compete in the ROKiT F4 British Championship.
The 16-year-old first caught the racing bug aged five after an outing to an indoor karting track, with racing quickly becoming an obsession for the youngster. Joining Fusion Motorsport in 2017, Bart continued to grow on track, gaining knowledge and speed which helped him ascend the ranks.
In 2019, he stepped up into the Mini X30 category, racing across Europe collecting trophies and wins along the way. After a move to Mick Barrett Racing in 2020, Bart became the only driver to win back-to-back Winter Cup titles in Valencia and was selected to represent Great Britain in the FIA Karting Academy Trophy in 2021. Racing in the competitive X30 senior category since 2022, Bart has shown incredible talent and speed, and that he is more than ready to take his first step into single-seaters in 2024.
Bart has completed several pre-season test days in the Tatuus T-421 with the Tewksbury outfit, impressing with his quick progress behind the wheel. He will benefit from a robust training program with the team, with decades of combined experience in the sport helping to make his jump from karts to cars as successful as possible.
The 2024 F4 British Championship season begins at Donington Park over the weekend of April 27/28 and promises to be another fiercely competitive year for the championship, with the new addition of the first overseas race at Zandvoort in July.
Bart Harrison
“Taking this step up into single-seaters is a massive change, so it’s going to take some time to adapt to that, but I’m really excited. I hope that together with Chris Dittmann Racing, we can have a really successful year.
We made a lot of progress during the test days I did with the team earlier this year. I enjoyed every moment of it, which is very important. I progressed the most within myself and on the timing screens when I was with Chris Dittmann Racing, so I knew they were going to be the right fit for me going into the F4 British Championship.
Stepping into the car for the first time, it was a huge change from what I’m used to. It took about five days for me to start feeling more in control of the car. We’ll see how the first round at Donington Park goes, but I’m feeling confident. I’ve been working really hard on my preparation for 2024, so I think we’ll surprise a lot of people.
I’d like to say a huge thank you to my dad, Martyn Harrison for supporting me along my entire motorsport journey, as well as other sponsors and supporters who have helped me get to where I am today. I’m excited for this next chapter at Chris Dittmann Racing.”
Chris Dittmann, Team Owner
“We’re excited to welcome Bart to the team for the F4 British Championship, as he has shown some great potential in the car throughout pre-season testing with us. It’s looking like it’s going to be another very competitive grid, so it won’t be easy for Bart coming straight from karting, but I have no doubt we can help him develop quickly and I’m looking forward to a successful season together.”
Abbi Pulling will remain with the Rodin Carlin team for the 2024 F1 Academy season which she’ll contest alongside a campaign in the ROKiT British F4 Championship.
Pulling, an Alpine Academy driver, will run in a full F1 liveried car for the F1 Academy season as she becomes one of the ten drivers who will be supported by the prestigious Formula One grid. Alongside these commitments, Pulling will be also taking on dual programme in the ROKiT F4 British Championship contributing to a busy 2024.
2023 saw Pulling taking part in the inaugural F1 Academy where she was firmly established as one to watch. The British racer stormed through the season taking a total of seven podiums and two pole positions on her way to fifth overall in the standings. Always finding herself firmly in the mix, she pulled off multiple fantastic overtaking manoeuvres and has established herself as a front runner going into her second season.
Pulling becomes the first driver in Rodin Carlin’s F1 Academy line-up to be confirmed which will support the F1 calendar for selected rounds following a change for the 2024 season. The sophomore year will see the field challenged with a brilliant calendar taking in exciting new circuits such as Singapore, Miami and Qatar.
Pulling will run a programme with reigning Team Champions Rodin Carlin in the ROKiT F4 British Championship alongside her F1 Academy season as she continues to get as much experience behind the wheel as possible.
Pulling said, “I’m ecstatic to be coming back with Rodin Carlin in 2024. We had some highs and lows in our 2023 campaign, but it was the best group of people to work with and learn with; it really feels like a second family. We’re pushing hard for 2024, and I think we have an exciting year lined up. We’re going to quite a few unknown tracks such as Jeddah and Qatar so the limited track time prior to the new events will be a good challenge together as a team. I’m honoured to be representing Alpine for another season in the F1 Academy and thank them for their continued support with my development.
“It’s also going to be really great to be head back to the British F4 Championship there’s certainly some unfinished business there and I’m pleased to be able to race in such a brilliant championship with Rodin Carlin where they have such a great history – I think we’re in for a great year together!”
F1 Academy Team Principal Stephanie Carlin added, “I am so pleased that both Abbi and Alpine have put their faith in the team again for the 2024 season. Abbi is a delight to work with and her speed behind the wheel and general work ethic is fantastic. Not only that, she’s a fantastic role model for other women in motorsport.
“Abbi was a star to watch last year and I have no doubt she will be a championship contender in 2024. I’m also pleased that she will be taking part in selected British F4 rounds which will give her even more valuable time behind the wheel in another competitive championship.”
Rodin Carlin is pleased to confirm that Alex Ninovic will race in the ROKiT British F4 Championship as he remains with the team for the 2024 season.
Ninovic spent the 2023 season racing with the team in the Spanish F4 Championship where he showed fantastic progress which culminated in a podium in Valencia.
Ninovic now looks to take this experience as he moves to the British Formula 4 Championship racing on historic circuits such as Silverstone and Brands Hatch, alongside fan favourite Zandvoort; a new addition to the 2024 calendar.
The Rodin Cars-backed driver enjoyed a strong junior career winning multiple karting championships at state level in his native Australia before becoming the national champion in the KA3 Senior class. Ninovic then took the opportunity to head to Europe for the next stage of his career with Spanish F4 firmly in his sights.
Joining Rodin Carlin at the start of the 2023 season, he was quick to get up to speed in the Tatuus F4 T-421. His Spanish F4 season consisted of racing in a bumper field of drivers as the extremely popular championship included multiple competitors with more experience on the European circuits. However, the rookie racer was quickly sitting firmly within the top ten which culminated in a trip to the podium in Valencia for the first time – clearly showing his pace.
Ninovic said of the upcoming season, “I am super excited and can’t wait to continue flying the Rodin Cars flag into the 2024 ROKiT British F4 Championship. I feel like we had a strong first season in Europe racing in Spanish F4 so I’m looking forward to the British rounds and taking all this knowledge forward. I want to say thank you to Rodin Cars for their continued support of me and giving me the opportunity to race again this season and build on everything we’ve learnt so far.”
Stephanie Carlin said, “I’m so pleased that Alex will be remaining with the team and making the move to the British F4 Championship. Alex had a positive debut season in Europe and made great progress to claim his first podium in Valencia. I have no doubt that he will take all this experience with him to the British F4 Championship and enjoy a really strong season with the team.”
The F4 British Championship consists of ten rounds and will, for the first time, travel to Zandvoort in August providing a new challenge for all drivers involved.
The final round of the 2023 British F4 Esports Championship was set to be a barnstormer, with the top two in the standings level on points ahead of the Brands Hatch GP finale (after post-race penalties had been applied).
Round 7 saw Luke McKeown and Gordie Mutch move clear of mid-season leader Peter Berryman, with the Northern Irishman requiring a big slice of luck at Brands to seal the title.
Although McKeown held a slight points advantage going into the event, it meant nothing considering the pace and strength-in-depth of the British F4 Esports field, replete with a partially reversed grid for Race 2.
As a result, the points battle featured several twists and turns throughout Round 8 – highly appropriate given the sweeping nature of Brands Hatch’s GP loop – setting spectators up for a dramatic denouement befitting of such a keenly-fought championship battle.
Race 1
It was first blood to JHR by 29 eSport in qualifying, as Stanley Deslandes headed team-mate Mutch on the front row of the grid. They were closely followed by the Stormforce Racing ART pair of Berryman and McKeown, with the in-form Moreno Sirica of Williams Esports just behind in fifth.
The first four remained line astern in the opening stages before Mutch made a move stick down the inside of Deslandes at Westfield Bend. Berryman, ever the opportunist, followed the Scotsman through into second, desperate to claw back some ground on his championship rivals.
In an attempt to fight back, Deslandes was unfortunate to tap the rear left wheel of Berryman at Paddock Hill Bend, delaying both and allowing McKeown into second. The chasing Sirica subsequently dove down the inside of Deslandes at Druids, sending the JHR driver off.
McKeown seized the lead of the race and was soon followed by his team-mate as Mutch dropped to third. On the final lap, Berryman launched a decisive attack on McKeown for the lead, eventually making the move stick at Sheene’s. Mutch tried to capitalise but McKeown held him off at the line.
With victory, Berryman had kept his slim championship hopes alive, and with the reversed grid draw putting him sixth for Race 2, it was very much game on. Just four points separated McKeown and Mutch in the crucial battle for top spot.
Race 2
Stanley Deslandes started from pole position and was no doubt eager to take his first win of the campaign after a streak of promising podium positions in recent rounds. For Berryman, however, his championship hopes were all but done and dusted on lap one after an off at Hawthorn Bend.
Mutch and McKeown were third and fourth respectively until the former made a bold move around the outside of Josh Lad at Hawthorn. The pair ran side-by-side through Westfield Bend and Dingle Dell before Mutch eased through at Sheene’s – impressively brave given this now moved the Lockerbie-based driver into a championship-winning position.
Even better for the Scotsman was that his JHR by 29 eSports’ team-mate Deslandes was the only other driver ahead of him, potentially offering more points if he moved aside.
Things looked even worse for McKeown as Altus Esports’ Ted Bradbaury overtook at Druids after an aggressive dive into Paddock Hill Bend. McKeown now had the recovering Berryman for company just behind.
Bradbury tapped third-place Lad on the exit of Clark Curve, which allowed McKeown back ahead but another Bradbury lunge soon reversed the positions again. After a thrilling battle between all four protagonists, McKeown was able to squeeze ahead of Lad before making a firm move stick on Bradbury.
Bradbury re-passed McKeown quickly but a poor run out of Stirling’s sealed the Altus driver’s fate, allowing both McKeown and Berryman through as the race came to a conclusion.
With Mutch gaining a point for fastest lap both he and McKeown were dead-level in the standings; although, McKeown would clinch it on countback thanks to more third-place finishes.
But if Deslandes gave up his first position and allowed team-mate Mutch to take the win then Mutch would be champion. However, in a baffling turn of events, this did not happen, and McKeown was confirmed as champion as he crossed the line in third.
It was a surprising error from JHR by 29 eSports that cost Mutch a certain championship victory, but they could at least console themselves with a dominant one-two finish in the final race of the season. It certainly bodes well for 2024, but it will take some effort to wrest the crown from 2023’s dominant team, the Stormforce Racing ART outfit of McKeown and Berryman.
“I don’t think I’ve ever been in a championship [that was] so close,” said the now double British F4 Esports Championship winner Luke McKeown.
“[That race] was so tricky: I ended up with a broken front wing [and it] felt like I had steering damage, so to come out on top is amazing,” he concluded, delightedly.
UK FF1600 Esports Cup, Round 8
Once again Henry Moore stamped his authority all over the championship by claiming pole position for the final round. Surprisingly, however, it was Jason Cooper alongside him on the front row, with Moore’s closest challenger in the championship, Dan Amor, only mustering fifth.
The race quickly settled into a dramatic seven-way fight for the lead, with Moore, Cooper and Amor joined by Isaac Phelps, Connor Skudal, Simon Ball and Ronnie Smith, with Brands Hatch’s Grand Prix loop lending itself well to close slipstreaming battles.
Appropriately, however, the race win came down to a head-to-head fight between Amor and Moore on the final straight, with Moore edging ahead by just 0.005s at the line after a scintillating battle, cementing his position as the inaugural UK FF1600 Esports Cup champion.
For the reverse grid second race, Amor and Moore started seventh and eighth respectively with Leigh Britten drawing pole position. Within four corners Ronnie Smith had made his way to the front with both Moore and Amor hitting trouble on lap one.
In a chaotic race, Smith and Jack Badger made a significant break at the front of the field, with Moore succumbing to more bad luck after collecting a wayward car on the racing line. He pitted for repairs but his race was effectively over. Smith managed to hold on out front, though, securing third in the standings with a hard-fought win..
As champion and vice-champion, Moore and Amor are guaranteed to be on the British F4 Esports Championship grid in 2024. And with Moore’s incredible 2023 form catching the eyes of several top teams, a championship push cannot be ruled out.
British F4 Esports Championship, Round 8 Brands Hatch GP Race 1 results
- Peter Berryman, Stormforce Racing ART
- Luke McKeown, Stormforce Racing ART, +0.275s
- Gordie Mutch, JHR by 29 eSports, +0.470s
- Josh Lad, Williams Esports, +0.631s
- Remy Gilbert, Guild Racing, +1.247s
British F4 Esports Championship, Round 8 Brands Hatch GP Race 2 results
- Stanley Deslandes, JHR by 29 eSports
- Gordie Mutch, JHR by 29 eSports, +4.375s
- Luke McKeown, Stormforce Racing ART, +15.531s
- Peter Berryman, Stormforce Racing ART, +15.902s
- Matt Emery, Veloce VEXT, +16.703s
Final driver standings
- Luke McKeown, Stormforce Racing ART, 244 points
- Gordie Mutch, JHR by 29 eSport, 244 points
- Peter Berryman, Stormforce Racing ART, 222 points
- Moreno Sirica, Williams Esports, 120 points
- Stanley Deslandes, JHR by 29 eSports, 96 points
- Josh Lad, Williams Esports, 95 points
- Matt J Caruana, Kimura Racing, 85 points
- Remy Gilbert, GUILD Racing, 82 points
- Lucas Müller, Dörr Esports, 71 points
- Matt Emery, Veloce VEXT, 57 points
Final team standings
- Stormforce Racing ART, 466 points
- JHR by 29 eSports, 340 points
- Williams Esports, 215 points
- Dörr Esports, 92 points
- Kimura Racing, 82 points
Calendar: British F4 Esports Championship 2023
Media Day, Silverstone National, 20th September
Round 1, Brands Hatch Indy, 27th September
Round 2, Donington National, 4th October
Round 3, Snetterton 300, 11th October
Round 4, Oulton Park International, 25th October
Round 5, Silverstone GP, 8th November
Round 6, Knockhill, 15th November
Round 7, Donington GP, 22nd November
Round 8, Brands Hatch GP, 29th November
Images courtesy of Rhys Caryl / RC Sim Photography.
With planning and preparations ongoing for the 2024 season, the ROKiT F4 British Championship has announced two major event additions to its 2024 season calendar.
In 2023, the championship broke new ground being the first FIA-certified Formula 4 series to hold a race meeting around the full, 3.6-mile Silverstone Grand Prix layout.
For 2024, in addition to another experience of the Silverstone F1 GP track layout, the British F4 championship is embarking on its first overseas foray, adding Circuit Zandvoort to its calendar, and in doing so, becoming the first Formula 4 championship to run at the Netherlands GP track in the modern era of FIA F4.
Both the Silverstone GP circuit visit and that of Zandvoort will take the championship’s drivers to the respective venues within weeks of their Formula 1® heroes, such as recent British F4 graduates, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Logan Sargeant, to whom they aspire to emulate.
The full calendar sees the FIA-certified Formula 4 series racing at the best of Britain’s iconic tracks and layouts, while enjoying four GP track layouts and two current F1 tracks, all providing an unparalleled learning platform for the single seater stars of tomorrow.
The 2024 calendar remains at ten events, which will feature 30 races, with eight of ten weekends once again supporting the British Touring Car Championship, ensuring drivers and teams continue to enjoy the unique atmosphere of racing in front of capacity crowds and on live free to air national television.
The championship opener once again will take place at Donington Park on the 27th/28th of April followed by racing every two weeks at Brands Hatch (Indy) and Snetterton (300) in May, then Thruxton in early June. The first F1 GP track visit of the season will be at Silverstone on 15th/16th June followed by the round at Zandvoort on 13/14 July.
August is a busy month with a trip to north of the border to Knockhill, followed by a second round at Donington Park on the Grand Prix layout. Silverstone’s national circuit sees racing resume on 21st/22nd of September with the season finale taking place at Brands Hatch on the 5th/6th of October.
Motorsport UK CEO, Hugh Chambers, commented, “I am very proud that we continue to innovate with the ROKiT British F4 championship. The addition to the calendar of the F1 track at Zandvoort, on top of our existing Silverstone F1 track weekend, perfectly complements our eight weekends as part of the BTCC rounds. These are held at the best of Britain’s tracks, which history shows has produced multiple world champions in the past.
“With four GP track layouts in 2024, two historic and two current tracks, our commitment to preparing and developing British F4 drivers for future single seater careers is evident. This is the reason that more than half the drivers on the 2023 grid came from international markets, as they can see how British F4 provides the perfect pathway to a career in motorsport.
“We have placed great emphasis on listening to the market, and working with the British F4 teams to refine our offering and I am certain that the shape of our 2024 calendar will prove an attractive proposition to domestic and overseas drivers alike.”
2024 ROKiT British F4 Championship certified by FIA Calendar*
Rounds Date Venue/Circuit
1, 2, 3 27/ 28 April Donington Park (National)
4, 5, 6 11/ 12 May Brands Hatch (Indy)
7, 8, 9 25/ 26 May Snetterton (300)
10, 11, 12 08/ 09 June Thruxton
13, 14, 15 15/ 16 June Silverstone (GP)
16, 17, 18 13/14 July Zandvoort
19, 20, 21 10/ 11 August Knockhill
22, 23, 24 24/ 25 August Donington Park (GP)
25, 26, 27 21/ 22 September Silverstone (National)
28, 29, 30 05/ 06 October Brands Hatch (GP)
Hitech Pulse-Eight Racing have announced that Reza Seewooruthun will join their driver line-up in the 2024 ROKiT F4 British and F4 UAE Championship.
The 17-year-old from Dorset started his motorsport journey in karting aged thirteen, where he quickly showcased his skill and race craft. Competitive performances across junior categories, including becoming the English Karting Champion in just his second year of karting, led him to progress onto cars in the highly-anticipated Ginetta Junior Championship.
Seewooruthun stepped up to the Ginetta Winter Series at Brands Hatch in 2022, where he achieved podiums in all races and went on to claim the runner-up title in the Rookie Cup. This year he contested a full season in Ginetta Juniors, finishing third place overall. Demonstrating his versatility and prowess on track, the young driver achieved a clean sweep of wins at Brands Hatch. He led every lap of every race, making history as he became the first driver to do so in ten years since the formation of the championship.
In recent months, Seewooruthun had his first taste of the Formula 4 car and showcased remarkable progress over various test days. He is now set for his single-seater debut with Hitech, contesting the F4 UAE Championship in the New Year before turning to a full season in British F4, with the series set to get underway at Donington Park in April.
Commenting on his signing with Hitech, Reza added, “I’m excited to be partnering with Hitech in the UAE and British F4 Championship next season. Working with a world-class team is a real privilege. In the short time we have been working together, they’ve helped me to further develop my skills as a driver. I’m feeling confident in the car ahead of what will be my single-seater racing debut.”
“We are delighted to welcome Reza into the team for 2024,” added F4 Team Manager, Dominic Stott. “After following his progress closely this year and after a number of successful test days with us, he has proved to be a great addition to the team and we are looking forward to being a part of the next step in his career. The UAE championship will be ideal preparation for Reza to hit the ground running when the British F4 season kicks off in April.”
Round 6 of the 2023 British F4 Esports Championship saw JHR by 29 eSports’ Gordie Mutch overhaul Peter Berryman at the top of the drivers’ standings thanks to a double win. With only two rounds remaining, the destination of both driver and team championships is becoming clearer, with Mutch, Berryman and Luke McKeown emerging as the only realistic contenders for individual honours.
The teams’ championship looks to be Stormforce Racing ART’s to lose, however, thanks to a huge 89-point lead accrued by Berryman and McKeown’s points-scoring efforts.
The fast sweeps of Donington Park’s GP layout would see another twist in the championship battle, however, and the first incident between our championship protagonists.
Race 1
Despite being the form driver of the championship, Mutch could only muster seventh on the grid for Round 7’s opening race, with his two Stormforce Racing rivals lining up one-two on the grid; McKeown pipping Berryman to pole by less than a tenth.
The Williams Esports pair of Josh Lad and Moreno Sirica made up the second row of the grid, no doubt eager to take the team’s first win of a comparatively tough season.
Initially, McKeown and Berryman led from the front, but Berryman was first usurped by Sirica and then again by Mutch after a well-judged move at Coppice.
The race was a generally well-behaved affair, but on the final lap Sirica launched a failed attack on McKeown for the lead, allowing Mutch up the inside at the Melbourne Hairpin.
The pair headed to the line side-by-side but it was Sirica who finished a hair’s breadth ahead. Berryman held on for fourth after pressure from Lad, with team-mate McKeown taking an assured victory.
Race 2
The reverse grid draw saw the top six reshuffled, with McKeown in sixth trying to hunt down poleman Alexander Davidson of Puresims Esports.
As the lights went green, Davidson made a tardy start and was quickly enveloped by the pack through Redgate. Berryman slotted into second behind Lad, with Mutch on the front-foot in third through Old Hairpin.
Further back, McKeown was hit with a slow-down penalty exiting the Fogarty Esses, relegating the championship contender down to 14th, losing precious points to both Berryman and Mutch in second and third respectively.
However, as Mutch tried to hang it out around the outside of Berryman at Turn 1, he squeezed the Stormforce Racing driver too far to the inside and instigated contact, with the Northern Irishman spinning out of contention,
Mutch, driving with a hobbled car, settled back into fourth, with McKeown his nearest championship rival down in ninth. Mutch was involved in another incident soon after, as the Scotsman appeared to misjudge the distance between his nose cone and the gearbox of Matt Emery ahead. Emery was fired wide at the Melbourne Hairpin as Mutch continued again, this time emerging fifth – one place ahead of McKeown.
McKeown made short work of Mutch, before displacing Altus Esports’ Ted Bradbury and setting off after the final podium position held by Mutch’s team-mate Stanley Deslandes.
Up front, it was a Williams Esports benefit, as Josh Lad headed Moreno Sirica in perfect formation. The pair were working together to build the gap to the chasing pack, with McKeown homing onto the rear wing of Deslandes.
Mutch, meanwhile, was suffering with damage and found himself dropping like a stone, falling out the points-paying positions as a result. On the final lap, McKeown made a move around the outside of Deslandes while under pressure from Bradbury, and successfully secured the final podium position behind the Williams Esports pair.
Bizarrely, a number of post-race penalties – including for the likes of Deslandes and Bradbury – led to Mutch securing seventh and Berryman 10th at the chequered flag, but McKeown still took a chunk of points out of both of his rivals.
This left the defending champion just a single point behind Mutch heading into the final round at Brands Hatch’s GP layout. Berryman is 26 points adrift in third, so is for all intents and purposes out of the championship hunt – barring disaster for his two opponents.
The deciding races of the 2023 British F4 Esports Championship will be broadcast live on RaceSpot TV’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, 29th of November, from 7PM UTC..
UK FF1600 Esports Cup, Round 7
Once again, Henry Moore stamped his authority over qualifying, with Jason Cooper showing off his steady progress this season by lining up in second.
Moore’s only realistic rival for the inaugural UK FF1600 Esports Cup, Dan Amor, lined up third, leaving him with some work to do to overhaul his dominant opponent. In an action-packed race, Moore broke the tow to the field behind, pulling a handy lead in the process.
Behind, his closest rivals were involved in a few too many incidents, with Amor losing several positions at McLeans in the early stages, only to be involved in another incident with Cooper after a stirring fightback.
As a result, Moore took a comfortable win from Ronnie Smith in second position, while Amor recovered to third.
The top five were reversed for the Race 2 grid, meaning Owen Whittall started on pole position, with Amor third, Smith fourth and Moore fifth. After Turn 1, Whittall led the way, with Amor slotting into second closely followed by Moore. Incredibly, by the time the field reached the Melbourne Hairpin on lap one. Moore was in the lead, with Smith and Amor hot on his heels.
In the last few laps Amor and Moore raced wheel-to-wheel in a display of glorious racecraft, with a last-gasp out braking manoeuvre from Amor so nearly resulting in the race win.
However, Moore held on to take his fifth race win in a row, all but securing the championship in the process.
British F4 Esports Championship, Round 7 Donington GP Race 1 results
- Luke McKeown, Stormforce Racing ART
- Moreno Sirica, Williams Esports, +0.942s
- Gordie Mutch, JHR by 29 eSports, +0.963s
- Peter Berryman, Stormforce Racing ART, +1.786s
- Josh Lad, Williams Esports, +3.074s
British F4 Esports Championship, Round 7 Donington GP Race 2 results
- Josh Lad, Williams Esports
- Moreno Sirica, Williams Esports, +0.261s
- Luke McKeown, Stormforce Racing ART, +3.664s
- James Armstrong, FreeM UK, +6.251s
- Jonas Wanner, Dörr Esports, +7.707s
Driver standings after Round 7
- Gordie Mutch, JHR by 29 eSport, 211 points
- Luke McKeown, Stormforce Racing ART, 210 points
- Peter Berryman, Stormforce Racing ART, 185 points
- Moreno Sirica, Williams Esports, 116 points
- Matt J Caruana, Kimura Racing, 85 points
- Josh Lad, Williams Esports, 83 points
- Remy Gilbert, GUILD Racing, 72 points
- Lucas Müller, Dörr Esports, 71 points
- Stanley Deslandes, JHR by 29 eSports, 63 points
- Josh Poulain, FreeM UK, 50 points
Team standings after Round 7
- Stormforce Racing ART, 395 points
- JHR by 29 eSports, 274 points
- Williams Esports, 199 points
- Kimura Racing, 85 points
- Dörr Esports, 82 points
Calendar: British F4 Esports Championship 2023
Media Day, Silverstone National, 20th September
Round 1, Brands Hatch Indy, 27th September
Round 2, Donington National, 4th October
Round 3, Snetterton 300, 11th October
Round 4, Oulton Park International, 25th October
Round 5, Silverstone GP, 8th November
Round 6, Knockhill, 15th November
Round 7, Donington GP, 22nd November
Round 8, Brands Hatch GP, 29th November
Images courtesy of Rhys Caryl / RC Sim Photography.
Argenti Motorsport proudly announces the signing of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Junior driver Yuanpu Cui for the upcoming 2024 ROKiT F4 British Championship certified by the FIA.
At just 15 years old, Cui, hailing from Xi’an, China, is set to make a significant move into single seaters, marking a crucial step in his promising racing career.
Having showcased remarkable progress during various tests in the latter half of this year, Cui expresses his dedication. “I’ll continue to make progress for next year’s competition and adapt to the formula car as soon as possible. The goal is to get on the championship podium” stated Cui.
Cui’s transition follows a successful karting career with podium finishes in prestigious events worldwide, including Italian National events, WSK Open Cup, WSK Final Cup, the ROK Cup Superfinal, and WSK Euro Series.
Notable achievements include a P2 position in the 31° Andrea Margutti Trophy in OK Junior and podiums in various categories, demonstrating his versatility and prowess on the track.
Argenti Motorsport Team Principal, Michael Meadows, expresses enthusiasm about Cui’s addition “We are very happy to welcome Yuanpu to the team. He has been working hard in testing, and we are excited to see his development and where this will take him.”
Cui’s successful karting journey, combined with the support of Argenti Motorsport, sets the stage for an exciting debut season in single-seater racing.
The team looks forward to announcing the remainder of its driver lineup in the coming weeks.
Fortec Motorsport is delighted to announce that Nina Gademan will make her debut in the F4 British Championship with the team for the 2024 season.
The 20-year-old from Wijster in the Netherlands is an accomplished karter – having taken the Karting Slalom Gold medal at the 2019 FIA Motorsport Games. She also beat out 1200 entrants to become part of FIA Girls on Track European Team in 2019, completing two FIA training camps.
Her first turn in car racing came in the PTC Cup in a Citroen C1, finishing the leading Rookie, and she took part in the 24 Hours of Zolder in 2022 as part of an all-female line-up, finishing second in the TB class in a BMW 325i.
Nina is also a driver coach, YouTuber, and has a large following on social media where she posts content of both sim and real-world racing, including Formula 1 track guides for Veloce Esports.
She recently completed two successful days testing with the team and will complete more mileage over the winter, ahead of the opening rounds of the 2024 F4 British Championship season, which will take place at Donington Park over the weekend of April 27/28.
Nina Gademan
“I’m excited to join Fortec Motorsport for my debut season in the F4 British Championship. I would like to say a huge thanks to the team and my sponsors for their unwavering belief in me and making this incredible opportunity possible. Thank you for being the wind beneath my wings. Lets make this a season to remember”
Ollie Dutton – Team Principal Fortec Motorsport
“We’re happy to be announcing that Nina will be joining us in the F4 British Championship for 2024. She is a talented young racer who has shone when she has been given opportunities, so we’re excited to see what we can achieve together throughout the season.
“In particular we will be focusing on her development and, while it will be a steep learning curve, we are confident that she will be up to speed and on the pace when the lights go out at the first round of the season.”
