Ethan Carney

Biography

American/Australian racer Ethan Carney will step up to the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA next season with race-winning team Fortec Motorsports.

Born in New York, the 15-year-old started karting at the age of 12 and made the step up to Ginetta Juniors in 2024, competing in the championship for the past two seasons.

One of Carney’s highlights of his 2025 campaign was achieving a podium finish around the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit for the 500th Ginetta Junior race. He qualified in the top ten at every round of the Championship, half of those in the top five, with a number of front-row starts. His race results were also impressively consistent, securing the fastest lap in multiple races and finishing with numerous top four finishes, resulting in Ethan finishing just outside the top ten in a very competitive 32-car grid.

The Oxford-based driver has already tested the Tatuus T-421 Formula 4 chassis at Pembrey earlier this month, with a full testing schedule planned ahead of his British F4 debut at Donington Park in April next year.

Quick-fire Q&A:
From: New York, USA
At what age and in what discipline did you start out in motorsport?
I started in karts aged 12
What is your biggest achievement in motorsport so far?
Podium at Silverstone in the 500th Ginetta Junior Race in 2025
Why have you chosen British F4 for 2025?
British F4 attracts some of the best drivers in the world, and if you want to progress in your motorsport career, you have to compete in series where you are racing against the best
Track on the British F4 calendar you’re most looking forward to racing at?
Croft
What are your hobbies and interests outside motorsport?
Tennis
What is an interesting fact people may not know about you?
I was born in New York but spent 8 years living in Hong Kong before coming to the UK
Favourite food? Dim Sum
Pre-race hype song? Headlines by Drake
Dream road car? Ford F-150 6×6 VelociRaptor
Favourite F1 driver/team? Oscar Piastri/McLaren
Favourite sportsperson? Carlos Alcaraz
Where do you want to be in 5 years’ time? F1 or Indycar