Theo Palmer
Theo spent his Rookie season in 2025 with Xcel Motorsport, stepping up from their karting team, and impressed throughout the year.
Despite missing the opening round of the season due to his age, Theo finished 18th in the overall standings and fourth in the Rookie Cup, just one point short of third.
He picked up two Rookie wins and 10 Rookie podiums in total, as well as several top-10 finishes and a highest position of sixth place.
Theo began his motorsport journey at the age of nine at the Dubai Autodrome Karting Academy, rapidly advancing through the junior IAME and Rotax categories. His talent was evident early on as he claimed multiple race wins in regional UAE championships.
The 15-year-old then expanded into Europe, competing in the X30 Senior and Rotax Max Challenge event, with notable successes including a top-eight finish at the 2024 Kartmasters Grand Prix (Junior X30) and consistent performance in European Open competitions. These results demonstrated his ability to compete at a high level against some of the continent’s best young drivers.
Theo adapted quickly to single-seater machinery and showed maturity on the UK circuits this year. His first experience in F4 laid a solid foundation, and he is looking to build on these learnings and target strong championship results in 2026.
Quick-fire Q&A:
From: Dubai, UAE
Why have you decided to return to British F4 for 2026?
I gained a lot of experience in my Rookie season and I want to continue the journey and use that experience to fight for the championship. I also had a lot of fun and met some really great people.
What was the highlight of your 2025 British F4 season?
My first Rookie win at Snetterton
What was your favourite track on the British F4 calendar in 2025?
Silverstone GP. It’s a fast and flowing track and requires a lot of finesse
At what age and in what discipline did you start out in motorsport?
At age 9 I started karting through the Dubai Autodrome Karting Academy. I then progressed into junior IAME and Rotax categories with Xcel Motorsport.
What are your hobbies and interests outside motorsport?
I like gaming and sim driving. I also enjoy playing football.
What is an interesting fact people may not know about you?
I like street art and graffiti artists
Favourite food? Pizza
Pre-race hype song? Paranoid, Black Sabbath
Dream road car? Nissan Skyline GTR
Favourite F1 driver/team? Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen
Favourite sportsperson? Ayrton Senna
Where do you want to be in 5 years’ time? I want to be racing in F1 or in GT3
Favourite sports team (any sport)? Red Bull
Favourite film? Senna
Which actor would play you in a movie about your life? Tom Holland
Do you have any pets? Two dogs
Dream holiday destination? Orlando
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