Xcel Motorsport is delighted to announce that Mate Kobakhidze will join the team for the 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA, marking an exciting new chapter in his career as he makes the transition from karting to single-seater competition.
The Georgian steps up to Formula 4 following a successful karting career, where he consistently demonstrated impressive pace and race craft. His move into British F4 represents the next step in his development on the motorsport ladder, and the team is confident that he has the talent and work ethic to make a strong impact in his rookie season.
After completing an encouraging pre-season testing programme with Xcel Motorsport, Mate quickly adapted to the demands of the F4 car and showed clear potential for the season ahead.
Mate Kobakhidze commented: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the British F4 Championship with Xcel Motorsport for 2026. Moving up from karts to Formula 4 is a big step for me, and I’m ready to take on the challenge. The team has been very supportive during testing, and I’ve already learned so much. I’m looking forward to working closely with everyone at Xcel and pushing for strong results throughout the season.”
Team Manager Dan Hart added: “We’re very pleased to welcome Mate to Xcel Motorsport for the 2026 season. He showed great potential during pre-season testing, adapting quickly to the car and working well with the engineers. His attitude and commitment have really stood out, and we’re looking forward to helping him develop further as he makes the transition from karts to Formula 4. We’re excited to see what we can achieve together this season.”
Everyone at Xcel Motorsport looks forward to supporting Mate in his rookie British F4 campaign and to building a strong foundation for the future as he begins this important new phase of his racing career.
