Motorsport UK and the Wera Tools British F4 Championship certified by FIA are delighted to join forces with the Racing Force Group, the global leader in motorsport safety equipment. Together, they are proud to announce a multi-year partnership between its Bell Racing brand and the British F4 Championship, a benchmark series for young drivers transitioning from karting to single-seater racing.
Since 1954, the Bell brand has been a worldwide reference for auto-racing helmets, and will now support the stars of tomorrow competing in the British F4 through the introduction of the “Bell Overtake Award.” At the end of each race weekend, the driver achieving the highest number of overtakes will receive selected Bell Racing Helmets merchandise, designed for their travel needs throughout the season.
The driver with the most overtakes across the full campaign will be awarded a top-of-the-range HP77 helmet, certified to the most severe FIA 8860-2018 ABP standard and the industry-leading product in terms of safety and performance, which is homologated for the following steps the drivers will tackle in their progression to Formula 1.
In addition, all drivers registered from the opening round will receive Bell Racing branded merchandise, with championship staff in the paddock also equipped with selected items to support their travel and operational needs.
The 2026 Wera Tools British F4 Championship certified by FIA will feature ten rounds, starting at Donington Park on April 18-19, and continuing across renowned circuits including Brands Hatch, Snetterton, Silverstone, Zandvoort, Thruxton, and Croft.
Established in 2015, the British F4 has been a crucial stepping stone for several drivers who have reached the highest levels of motorsport, among them Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, both currently racing in Formula 1 with Bell Racing helmets. Fionn McLaughlin also wore a Bell Racing helmet during his successful run to the 2025 title.
Mohamed AlBareeq, Marketing Strategy and Growth Director at Racing Force Group:
“This partnership with the Wera Tools British F4 Championship certified by FIA holds significant strategic value for us. It strengthens the presence of the Bell Racing Helmets brand within one of the most important development series for young motorsport talent, in a country with an extraordinary racing heritage like the United Kingdom. Beginning in 2026, we will leverage this platform to showcase the safety and performance of our products, while reinforcing our commitment to supporting emerging drivers.”
Eve Lake-Grange, Championship Manager at British F4
“The Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA has always been about identifying and challenging young drivers as they set out on their journey to the top tiers of motorsport. We’re excited to partner with such a globally respected brand as Bell, whose commitment to safety and performance is perfectly aligned with the high standards of our championship. The introduction of the Bell Overtake Award recognises and rewards tenacity and fighting spirit, values that are essential for success”