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Weekend Preview: Three F4 Championships Take to the Track Across Three Continents
From the battles for the Rookie and Women’s Trophy titles in Italy to the final round of the Mexican season and another round of F4 Saudi Arabia, three Formula 4 championships will take centre stage this weekend.Tatuus cars return to the track this weekend across three different continents, with Formula 4 taking centre stage. The Italian F4 Championship will contest its season finale at Mugello, the F4 NACAM will bring its season to a close in Mexico City, and F4 Saudi Arabia will head to Bahrain for the third round of the 2026 season.
F4 ITALY
Mugello will host the final round of the 2026 Italian F4 Championship this weekend, bringing a season featuring young talents from around the world to a close. With the drivers’ title already secured by Luka Sammalisto and the teams’ championship awarded to US Racing , attention now turns to the remaining standings, which will be decided in the final races of the season. Almost 50 drivers, representing 13 teams and 25 nationalities, are set to take to the Tuscan circuit for one last international showdown.
The closest battle is for the Rookie title, with Alp Aksoy of Prema Racing leading the standings ahead of Kenzo Craigie of R-ace GP . The pair are separated by just 17 points, leaving the fight wide open heading into the final round. Aksoy, recently announced as a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, will aim to defend the advantage he has built throughout the season, while Craigie, a member of the Mercedes junior programme, arrives at Mugello having already secured the E4 Championship title.
The Women’s Trophy also remains to be decided, with Emma Felbermayr of PHM Racing leading Californian driver Payton Westcott of R-ace GP . Her 56-point advantage puts the Austrian in a favourable position heading into the weekend, although the standings are not yet fully settled. Westcott, meanwhile, will look to make the most of the final races to close the gap and finish the season with the strongest result possible.
Weekend schedule
Friday 15:10 – Qualifying
Saturday 10:05 – Race 1 14:40 – Race 2
Sunday 08:40 – Race 3 12:15 – Final
All races will be broadcast live on ACI Sport TV and on the championship’s YouTube channel.
F4 NACAM
F4 NACAM is set to return to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, taking place from 30 October to 1 November. A total of 14 cars will line up for the final round of the 2026 season, marking the Mexican championship’s eleventh appearance as a support series to Formula 1.
Competing during a Grand Prix weekend represents an important opportunity for the category’s young drivers, allowing them to race on an internationally renowned circuit in front of a large crowd and gain exposure on one of the biggest stages in motorsport.
The drivers’ title has already been secured by Alex Bobadilla of Alessandros Racing , who mathematically clinched the championship at the previous round in Puebla, held as part of the GT Challenge . The final event will therefore give the remaining competitors the opportunity to finish the season on a high at one of the most prominent events on the Mexican motorsport calendar.
The Mexico City weekend will bring the 2026 F4 NACAM season to a close, with 14 drivers ready to make the most of their final opportunities of the year on the Formula 1 stage.
Weekend schedule
Saturday 09:25 – Qualifying 16:45 – Race 1
Sunday 11:05 – Race 2
F4 SAUDI ARABIA
Following the races in Jeddah, F4 Saudi Arabia is set to return to the track in Bahrain for the third round of the 2026 season.
Marlon Bayer currently leads the standings with 83 points, but Archie Owen is just three points behind. The upcoming round will therefore be an important opportunity for both drivers: Bayer will aim to defend his lead, while Owen will look to overtake him and shift the championship balance in his favour.
With such a narrow gap between the two, the Bahrain round could prove significant in the title fight, with plenty still to play for as the season unfolds.
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Weekend Review: Titles Settled, New Winners and an Unforgettable Championship Finale
Alisha Palmowski and Elia Weiss are crowned 2026 champions, as Austin and the Hungaroring deliver new winners and plenty of talking points to close out the season.One title decided in Texas, another championship settled in Hungary, and plenty of stories to tell. F1 Academy and F4 CEZ experienced a weekend of decisive results, maiden victories and strong performances, with Tatuus machinery at the heart of the action at both circuits.
F1 ACADEMY
The Austin weekend saw Alisha Palmowski crowned 2026 F1 Academy champion after three races featuring close battles and three different winners. The Red Bull Racing driver began the weekend by securing both pole positions, after her fastest lap was initially deleted for exceeding track limits before being reinstated. She then carried that pace into the Opening Race, holding off pressure from Alba Larsen to claim her fifth victory of the season.
The Reverse Grid Race mathematically secured the title for Palmowski, who climbed from eighth to second place. Ahead of her, Larsen celebrated her maiden victory in the series, while Lisa Billard completed the podium to secure the first top-three finish of her F1 Academy career. Nina Gademan took the final win of the weekend, making an outside pass at Turn 1 and managing the final restart effectively to finish ahead of Payton Westcott and Natalia Granada.
With the Drivers’ Championship decided, the Teams’ title remains open. Campos Racing continues to lead, but MP Motorsport has reduced the gap and will have one final opportunity to turn the standings around at the season finale in Las Vegas. Austin therefore marked a decisive stage of the championship, with one final title still to be settled before the season concludes.
F4 CEZ
The F4 CEZ season came to a close at the Hungaroring, with Elia Weiss taking centre stage. The Jenzer Motorsport driver claimed pole position in Friday’s qualifying session before turning his championship lead into the title in Race 1, held in tricky conditions due to low temperatures and light drizzle. Despite the changing grip levels, Weiss maintained control to secure his ninth victory of the season, building an unassailable advantage over his main rival, Teo Borenstein , and clinching the championship with two races still remaining.
The weekend continued with Georgiy Zasov winning Race 2 after a strong start from second on the grid and a determined defence against team-mate Borenstein. Max Karhan completed the podium, giving Jenzer Motorsport a clean sweep of the top three positions. On Sunday, Weiss returned to the top step in Race 3, setting the pace from the opening corners to claim his second victory of the weekend.
In the final race of the season, Borenstein took the spotlight with an outside move at Turn 2, completed at Turn 3, to pass Weiss and secure the final win of the year. The weekend also featured Archie Owen ’s series debut, which he rounded off with a strong fifth-place finish in the final race. F4 CEZ therefore closes out 2026 with Weiss as champion and Borenstein taking the final victory, capping a season in which Jenzer Motorsport’s drivers remained at the forefront until the very end.
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Weekend Preview: Austin Heats Up the F1 Academy Fight as the Hungaroring Brings the F4 CEZ Season to a Close
Tatuus cars return to the spotlight for two crucial events: F1 Academy heads to Austin with both titles potentially up for grabs, while F4 CEZ prepares for its final round with three championships still to be decided.From the United States to Hungary, Tatuus cars are set for a weekend in which every race could make a difference. In F1 Academy, the Austin round could see both the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles decided, while F4 CEZ heads into its season finale with three championships still open. Two series, two different scenarios, with Tatuus single-seaters at the heart of the action.
F1 ACADEMY
F1 Academy heads to Austin for the fifth round of the 2026 season, running from 22 to 25 October, with three races on the schedule and both titles potentially up for grabs. At the Circuit of The Americas, Alisha Palmowski leads the Drivers’ standings by 48 points over Emma Felbermayr and could be crowned champion with one round to spare. The Teams’ Championship could also be decided in Texas, with Campos Racing holding a 73-point advantage over Rodin and closing in on its first title in the series.
For Palmowski, the weekend represents an opportunity to turn the advantage she has built so far into a championship and join Marta García , who clinched the title in Austin in 2023, Abbi Pulling and Doriane Pin on the list of F1 Academy champions.
The series’ return to Austin, where F1 Academy last raced in 2023, adds an extra unknown to the championship battle. All drivers except Ava Dobson will be racing at the 5.513 km circuit for the first time. Known for its significant elevation changes and rapid changes of direction, the track will leave little room for error. With just one free practice session before qualifying, the ability to adapt quickly could prove decisive, especially with three races packed into the weekend schedule.
Weekend Schedule
Friday Qualifying: 00:30–01:00 Race 1: 00:50–01:25
Saturday Race 2: 01:00–01:35
Sunday Race 3: 18:00–18:30
Qualifying and all races will be streamed live for free on the official F1 Academy YouTube channel. All sessions will also be available on F1 TV and through selected broadcasters listed in the Where to Watch section.
F4 CEZ
The 2026 F4 CEZ Championship is set to crown its champions at the Hungaroring, which hosts the season finale. Three drivers remain in contention for the overall title, all of them team-mates at Jenzer Motorsport. Elia Weiss arrives at the final round as championship leader with 299 points, 42 ahead of Teo Borenstein and 59 clear of Max Karhan . With 75 points still available across the weekend’s four races, Weiss needs to score 33 points to secure the title mathematically, while his two rivals will be looking to seize every opportunity to turn the standings around.
The Rookie Championship will also be decided in Hungary, with Markas Silkunas leading Simon Rechenmacher by 24 points. Georgiy Zasov sits third, 46 points behind his team-mate. The Hungaroring will also host the decisive round of the Women’s Trophy , with Ella Hakkinen on the verge of securing the title and six female drivers expected on the grid. Among those to watch are newcomers Clara Stiebleichinger , making her debut with Mathilda Racing , and Vicky Farfus , who will make her first championship appearance with Cram Motorsport . Completing the picture is a 35-car field and the presence of Hungarian teams HunOK Motorsport and Zengo Motorsport , both aiming for strong results in front of their home crowd.
Weekend Schedule
Friday Qualifying: 14:56 Qualifying 2: 15:23
Saturday Race 1: 08:00 Race 2: 15:07
Sunday Race 3: 08:00 Final Race: 13:38
All sessions will be streamed live on the official F4 CEZ YouTube channel.
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From Birel Karts to Tatuus Cars Powered by Autotecnica Motori: Zoe Florescu Reflects on Her Motorsport Journey
From Karting to Single-Seaters: Zoe Florescu’s Journey Through the Korus EcosystemEvery driver’s journey begins somewhere and karting is where the foundations are built. It is where confidence takes shape, race craft develops and the ability to understand a vehicle becomes second nature. Moving into single-seaters brings a new set of challenges, requiring drivers to refine their technical feedback, analyse data in greater depth and adapt to a more complex racing environment.
Zoe Florescu has experienced this progression first-hand. Having spent most of her karting career with Birel, she has since made the step into single-seaters, competing in Spanish F4 and Italian F4 with Tatuus machinery powered by Autotecnica Motori engines, before making her F1 Academy debut as a Wild Card at Zandvoort.
Her journey reflects the breadth of expertise within Korus Group, whose companies span different stages of the motorsport pyramid, from Birel in karting to Tatuus chassis and Autotecnica Motori engines in single-seaters. While each step brings new demands, the knowledge, relationships and lessons built along the way can continue to shape a driver's development.
In this interview, Zoe looks back on the role karting played in building her confidence, the technical adjustments required to compete in Formula 4, her experience on an F1 weekend and the importance of seeing more women progress through the sport. Her story is also a reminder that development is not only about results, but about the people who help drivers believe in their potential and the work that turns that belief into progress.
You started your racing career in karting before making the step into single-seaters. What did karting teach you that you still carry with you today? I think the most important lesson karting taught me is how much self-confidence influences your driving and your results. When I first started competing internationally, I wasn't a well-known driver and I was racing with a small team. Being the only girl in a field full of boys, many of whom were backed by bigger teams with better equipment, could be quite intimidating.
I was also making the transition from national to international karting, so it took time to adapt. But as I became more comfortable competing in such an aggressive field, especially in KZ2, my results started to improve. I can see the same process happening now in Formula 4. With every race, I'm getting more comfortable, adapting to the conditions and learning how to put everything together to achieve the results I want.
That experience has taught me how important it is to believe in yourself. Although the transition from karting to single-seaters is very different, the mental side of racing remains similar. I often think back to my final races with Birel, particularly the KZ2 World Championship, and use that experience to maintain a positive mindset.
You grew up racing in the Birel karting environment, a name with a long and important history in karting. What did it mean to you to grow within the Birel family, and is there something from that experience that has stayed with you? Birel played a really important role in my development as a driver. I spent almost my entire karting career with the team. There was one year when I won FIA Girls on Track and received a free season with another brand, which was obviously an opportunity to take. Apart from that, all my years competing internationally in karting were with Birel.
Those years helped me build a strong foundation, both as a driver and in terms of the support system around me. In my final seasons in karting, I had Daniel Vasile as my coach, and he really helped me develop confidence in myself. I also had some amazing teammates who made a real difference.
I remember one of my best qualifying sessions, when my teammates helped me by working together on a strategy beforehand. Experiences like that show you how important it is to have the right people around you. When they believe in you, it becomes easier to believe in yourself, too. That support was particularly valuable when I made the step from OK Senior to KZ2.
Moving from karting to single-seaters is a significant step. What was the biggest adjustment for you when you first made the transition? The biggest adjustment was understanding just how demanding Formula 4 is. You need to pay much closer attention to every aspect of your driving and remain completely focused at all times.
In karting, once you've gained experience, driving becomes more instinctive. You arrive at the track with a good understanding of what you need to do in each corner. In Formula 4, however, there's much more to analyse. You need to study the data and onboard footage in detail, consider the conditions, tyre strategy and track position, and understand how factors such as wind and aerodynamics affect the car. You also have to work on your braking, acceleration and turning points.
In KZ2, for example, you can rely much more on instinct, throwing the kart into a corner and carrying speed through it. In a single-seater, you need a much more analytical approach. Racecraft is another challenge, particularly when it comes to running close to other cars and finding opportunities to overtake. Overall, learning to adapt to this new environment has been the most difficult part of the transition.
You have raced the same Tatuus car, the T-421, in different configurations across three different championships. How has that experience helped you develop as a driver and what aspects of the car have impressed you the most? I've driven the Tatuus T-421 in Spanish F4, Italian F4 and F1 Academy, and each championship has its own configuration. The cars have different braking systems, while F1 Academy also has different settings and a more restricted setup.
Adapting to these differences can be challenging, but I also see it as a valuable opportunity to experiment, broaden my skills and learn how to perform under different conditions. Each experience teaches you something new as a driver.
Of the three, I think the Spanish F4 car is my favourite. I've completed the most laps in it, so I'm probably the most familiar with that version, but it's definitely one of the cars I've enjoyed driving the most.
Having started your career in karting with Birel and now competing in single-seaters with Tatuus, powered by Autotecnica Motori engines, you have experienced different sides of the Korus Group ecosystem. What does it mean to you to grow within a motorsport community that can support a driver’s journey from karting to car racing? I'm still in contact with some people from karting, and I had considered doing a few races with Birel again this year, although my schedule has been quite full. Even if we're not in direct contact as much now, I feel that everything I learned during those years continues to help me in single-seaters.
In karting, we would spend a lot of time discussing the setup after each session, learning how to understand the kart and provide the best possible feedback. That experience has been really useful in Formula 4, where setup is just as important, if not more complex. Now that I'm working with a new team in Spanish F4, Technicar, I need to be as precise and detailed as possible when explaining what I feel on track. There are so many more variables you can adjust on a car compared with a kart, so good communication is essential.
Dani also taught me to look beyond my driving and pay attention to what I feel in the vehicle. That's something I always try to keep in mind. Understanding those sensations and being able to communicate them clearly is an important part of helping the team find the right setup and ultimately improving performance.
Racing as a wild card for the Formula 1 Academy at Zandvoort gave you the opportunity to experience a Formula 1 weekend from inside the paddock. What was the experience like for you? It was quite an up-and-down weekend, and the final result wasn't what I had hoped for. However, it was an incredibly valuable experience. During the weekend, I went from thinking I would be starting on the front row to having to completely reset my mindset and prepare for a race where I would need to fight my way forward.
The atmosphere was really special, from the fans to the whole environment around the paddock. Working with such a professional team was also a great learning opportunity and gave me a lot of confidence heading back to Spanish F4. Looking ahead, I see the weekend as valuable preparation for next year, as I hope to secure a full-time seat in F1 Academy.
The moment that stood out most was qualifying, because the conditions were extremely challenging. It was raining heavily at the start, with a completely wet track and a lot of spray. Towards the end of the session, we had to decide whether to switch from wet tyres to slicks, and I made that change quite late. In Formula 4, getting the tyres up to temperature is crucial, particularly in cold conditions when the track is transitioning from wet to dry.
Finishing qualifying in P7 and then achieving P2 in the reverse-grid race was a really positive result, especially because I had never driven that circuit in the wet or experienced those exact conditions in a Formula 4 car before. To go out in front of such a big crowd, take that risk and make it work was a very special moment for me.
I'm proud that my abilities were put to the test and that I was able to deliver when it mattered. Of course, not everything that happened afterwards was within my control, but overall, I feel I did a good job as a driver.
You drive a Tatuus car powered by an ATM engine, a pair that has helped nurture talents such as Kimi Antonelli. What does it mean to you to race with an engine that has played a role in the careers of so many drivers who have gone on to reach the highest levels of motorsport? I think having similar chassis and engines across different Formula 4 championships is a real advantage for drivers. It allows us to build on what we've learned and carry that experience from one championship to another, even when there are differences between the cars.
Knowing that so many Formula 1 drivers and talented racers have taken the same steps gives those of us coming from karting a lot of motivation. They all had to adapt to a new car, learn new techniques and work to achieve results, just as we are doing now. It reminds us that we're following a path that has already helped many drivers reach the highest levels of motorsport.
We're developing skills that are also essential in Formula 1, and seeing drivers who have progressed through these categories is a great source of inspiration. Kimi Antonelli, in particular, is an incredible example. Seeing him leading the championship in his second Formula 1 season is amazing.
I've also competed in the Italian championship, where he raced before me, and that's something I see as a small but meaningful connection. For drivers like me, these examples are a reminder that we're on the right track and that continuing to work hard can open up new opportunities.
More and more young girls are looking at motorsport as a possible path for themselves. How important is it for you to be part of this change and to show them that a career in racing is possible? It's really important to me because, when I was racing in karting, there were very few girls competing in the higher categories, and I was almost always the only one. That sometimes made it difficult to find the motivation to believe that I could make it as a woman in motorsport.
Today, with F1 Academy and more women competing in junior Formulas, I think younger girls have more examples to look up to. I'm really happy to be part of that change and to have the opportunity to be a role model.
My own journey shows that progress is possible, even when things don't go as planned at the beginning. I started in national karting, initially struggling to qualify for finals and then pre-finals. Eventually, I qualified for a World Championship in KZ2, and now I'm competing at a high level in Formula 4 and racing on Formula 1 weekends through F1 Academy.
I hope my experience can show other girls that, even if the goal seems out of reach at first, there is always room to improve and keep moving forward. Being able to inspire the next generation would mean a lot to me.
Finally, what would you tell a young girl who is considering taking her first steps into motorsport today? I'd tell her to believe in herself. If you believe in your abilities, show the people around you that you're committed and keep putting in the work, they will start believing in you, too. That can help you earn the support and opportunities you need to develop as a driver.
I've seen it in my own experience: when I had the right support and the tools I needed to improve, I was able to achieve my best results. Having people who believe in you can make a real difference.
Above all, I'd tell her to enjoy the sport. Motorsport can be brutal, but it's also full of adrenaline and incredible moments that make the difficult times worthwhile. It's important to keep your head up after a bad weekend, learn from it and come back ready to try again.
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Weekend Debrief: A Weekend of Titles Won, Record-Breaking Trebles and Battles Decided by the Finest of Margins
From E4’s last-race showdown to Schormans’ triple victory in Spain, with titles decided in British F4 and a close contest in F4 Saudi Arabia, Tatuus cars were at the heart of a weekend packed with results.Some weekends are decided by the finest of margins, others take a clear direction from the very first race, while sometimes a single outstanding performance can change the course of a championship. The latest weekend of Tatuus racing brought all these elements together, with titles secured, standings reshaped and battles set to continue in the rounds ahead. From British F4 to E4, Spanish F4 and F4 Saudi Arabia, each series added a different chapter to the season.
BRITISH F4
Dries Van Langendonck brought the 2026 British F4 season to a close by securing both titles on offer. The Rodin Motorsport driver clinched the Drivers’ Championship in Race 1 at Brands Hatch, finishing second behind Theo Palmer , before securing the Rookie Cup at the end of the final round. The Belgian therefore ends the season with eight wins and four pole positions.
Palmer was one of the standout performers of the final round. After claiming his first pole position of the season, the Hitech driver converted pole into victory in Race 1, before repeating the feat in the final race with a win by more than four seconds. These results secured his second place in the championship, while Hitech also celebrated winning the Teams’ Cup.
Joseph Smith completed the list of race winners by taking Sunday’s reverse-grid race. The Virtuosi Racing driver claimed his third win of the year ahead of teammate Jarrett Clark , giving the team its first one-two finish of the season.
The championship concludes with 13 different winners across 30 races and 19 drivers having reached the podium at least once, reflecting a competitive season featuring a wide range of front-running contenders.
E4
Kenzo Craigie is the 2026 E4 champion after a season finale that was decided only in the last race at Monza. The Mercedes Junior driver for R-ace GP finished the championship on 190 points, level with Luka Sammalisto , but his greater number of victories, four to three, secured him both the Drivers’ and Rookie titles . The outcome rewarded the Briton’s consistency, having maintained his lead in the standings even after Race 2 had thrown the contest wide open again.
Sammalisto, already the Italian F4 champion, fought until the very end to complete a seasonal double. After finishing second in Race 2, the US Racing driver arrived at the final race with eight points to make up and claimed victory after charging through from eleventh on the grid. Craigie, running fourth in the closing stages, needed to finish in that position to secure the title, and teammate Andy Consani moved aside to allow him to seal the championship.
The Monza weekend also brought success for Ary Bansal and Iacopo Martinese . Bansal claimed his first E4 victory in Race 2, leading a US Racing one-two-three completed by Sammalisto and Martinese. Making his debut with the German team, Martinese collected two overall podium finishes, placing second in Race 1 and third in Race 2.
Completing the list of title winners, US Racing secured the Teams’ Trophy , while PA Racing’s Ginevra Panzeri finished the season at the top of the female standings .
SPANISH F4
Kasper Schormans dominated the penultimate round of the Spanish F4 Championship at Navarra, winning all three races of the weekend. The MP Motorsport driver completed the sweep with two pole positions and two fastest laps, coming close to a perfect points haul. The result significantly reshaped the championship standings: having arrived in Navarra with a seven-point lead, the Dutchman now heads into the final round 53 points clear of Noah Monteiro.
The Campos Racing driver sought to limit the damage throughout the weekend, achieving his best result in Race 3. After sharing the front row with Schormans, Monteiro stayed close to the leader for all 18 laps, crossing the finish line just 0.568 seconds behind the winner. Second place helped limit the gap, but the Drivers’ Championship will be decided in November at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Navarra also settled the Teams’ Championship . MP Motorsport mathematically secured the title with one round remaining, claiming the eighth team championship in the series’ history. The Dutch outfit also benefited from Rocco Coronel’s results, with the driver finishing second in both Race 1 and Race 2, while Daniel Kelleher completed the podium in the final race, earning his first single-seater top-three finish.
The final round, scheduled to take place in Barcelona from 13 to 15 November, will therefore decide the Drivers’ Championship.
Updated Drivers’ Standings Kasper Schormans – 256 points Noah Monteiro – 203 points Rocco Coronel – 181 points
F4 SAUDI ARABIA
Just three points separate Marlon Bayer (Wrap & Fly) and Archie Owen (7.23) in the F4 Saudi Arabia standings after the second round of the season in Jeddah, held on Wednesday and Thursday. The two drivers shared the victories, with Bayer winning Race 1 before Owen responded in the second race to further reduce the gap to the championship leader.
The Wrap & Fly driver opened the weekend with a win ahead of iCONNA’s Abdullah Kamel and Owen, who finished third. Owen responded on Thursday, turning the pace he had shown in the opening round into victory ahead of Bayer and Peax driver Isaac Seah . With two races and two different winners, consistency remains key: Bayer leads the standings on 83 points, with Owen close behind on 80.
Seah also enjoyed a strong qualifying result in Jeddah, claiming pole position for Race 1 before finishing the second race on the podium.
The next round will take place in Jeddah from 31 October to 2 November.
Updated Drivers’ Standings
Marlon Bayer – 83 points Archie Owen – 80 points Harrison Mackie – 46 points
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Weekend Preview: Tatuus takes on new challenges across four fronts
With titles still to be decided, close gaps in the standings and championships entering key stages of the season, Tatuus faces another weekend with plenty of different stories to follow.Brands Hatch, Monza, Navarra and Jeddah will be the four focal points of the upcoming Tatuus weekend. British F4 and E4 reach their final rounds, Spanish F4 heads into its penultimate event, while F4 Saudi Arabia takes on the second round of its season. Four circuits and four different points in the year, with standings to watch, new names to keep an eye on and recent results set to shape the races ahead.
BRITISH F4
The 2026 British F4 season reaches its final round at Brands Hatch with the title still to be decided. Dries Van Langendonck arrives in a strong position, holding a 72-point advantage over Lewis Wherrell , but with 75 points still available across the three races, the championship remains mathematically undecided.
Van Langendonck has built his advantage with eight wins, three further podiums and four pole positions, while Wherrell heads into the final round with three victories this season and a chance to turn the standings around. The two drivers are also fighting for the Rookie Cup , where the Belgian holds a 23.5-point advantage over his rival.
These will not be the only battles to watch at Brands Hatch. Hitech leads the Teams' Cup by 83.5 points over Rodin Motorsport , while Theo Palmer , currently third in the drivers' standings, can still challenge for second place.
The final round comes at the end of a season that has produced 13 different race winners and 19 different podium finishers, with 42 drivers representing 21 nationalities.
Weekend schedule:
Saturday • 11:15 – Qualifying • 16:00 – Race 1
Sunday • 10:00 – Race 2 • 15:15 – Race 3
The races will be streamed live on the championship's official YouTube channel.
E4
Nine races, three events and a standings battle that will be settled over three final races at Monza. The E4 Championship heads into its final round with Kenzo Craigie leading on 138 points, while Luka Sammalisto is just 14 points behind. Alp Aksoy completes the top three on 112 points.
Craigie has been one of the standout surprises of the season. The Mercedes Junior driver with R-ace GP has claimed three wins and built his advantage race by race, but at Monza he will face an opponent arriving at the final round with a title already secured. Sammalisto wrapped up the Italian F4 championship with a round to spare and can now target a second title, matching the feat achieved by Kean Nakamura-Berta in 2025.
Aksoy, meanwhile, arrives at Monza with one win and third place in the standings to defend. The Turkish Prema driver will be one of the names to watch in a field that will reach 37 drivers for the final round, representing more than 20 nationalities and including several new faces.
Among them will be two young Prema drivers: 15-year-old Brazilian Victoria Farfus , who has experience in karting and Ginetta competition and has also taken part in the F1 Academy testing programme this year, and fellow 15-year-old Italian Filippo Sala , who comes from a strong karting background with BirelART and is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy.
Monza will therefore bring together a highly international field for the final three races of the season. Craigie, Sammalisto and Aksoy will arrive with different objectives, while the newcomers will have their first opportunity to measure themselves against the E4 field.
Weekend schedule:
Friday • 17:20 – Qualifying
Saturday • 13:45 – Race 1
Sunday • 08:30 – Race 2 • 13:40 – Race 3
All sessions will be streamed live on the championship's YouTube channel
SPANISH F4
Spanish F4 heads to Navarra for the penultimate round of the season, with just 20 points separating the top three in the standings. Kasper Schormans leads the way on 182 points, but Noah Monteiro is only seven points behind, with Borys Lyzen a further 13 points back. With three races on the schedule, Navarra could significantly reshape the top of the standings ahead of the final round in Barcelona.
Monteiro will be one of the drivers to watch closely. After scoring podium finishes in all three races at Jerez, the Campos Racing driver has shown the consistency needed to close the gap at the top and will arrive in Navarra with a real opportunity to take the lead. Schormans, meanwhile, will be looking to protect his advantage, while Lyzen remains close enough to take advantage of any opportunity to move further into the fight.
Rocco Coronel also arrives in Navarra with momentum after winning the final race at Jerez, ending a long wait for another victory following his double win at the opening round in Valencia. It will be interesting to see whether he can maintain that return to the front at Navarra, with the Barcelona season finale only a few weeks away.
Weekend schedule:
Saturday • 09:00 – Qualifying 1 • 11:15 – Race 1 • 14:30 – Race 2
Sunday • 09:00 – Qualifying 2 • 13:00 – Race 3
The races will be streamed live on the championship's official YouTube channel:
F4 SAUDI ARABIA
F4 Saudi Arabia heads into its second round of the season in Jeddah, with the event taking place across Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 of October. The opening race saw Marlon Bayer take victory ahead of Abdullah Kamel and Archie Owen , while F1 Academy driver Rachel Robertson finished tenth.
The second round is already underway: following the opening race in Jeddah, Thursday's programme features a second qualifying session and Race 2, providing another opportunity to follow the battle among the championship contenders.
Schedule:
Thursday • 16:50 – Qualifying 2 • 20:45 – Race 2
All race updates and live coverage are available on the championship's Instagram page
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Tatuus and MTS join forces to train the next generation of motorsport professionals
New partnership focused on training future professionals in the motorsport industry.Tatuus and MTS Motorsport Technical School announce a partnership dedicated to training the next generation of motorsport professionals, developed through two distinct yet complementary training programmes. Alongside the “Race Car Design, Engineering and Development ” course, focused on the design and development processes of racing cars, the collaboration also involves the Auto Racing programme, MTS’s long-established course dedicated to training mechanics and track technicians.
Both initiatives have been designed to create a direct link between education and industry. At the end of the “Race Car Design, Engineering and Development” course, all participants will have the opportunity to interview with Tatuus, while the most outstanding candidate will be offered an internship at the company. As part of the Auto Racing programme, the best student of the 2026/2027 edition will instead be selected for a three-month internship at Tatuus.
Through this collaboration, Tatuus and MTS reaffirm their commitment to developing the skills and talent that will contribute to the future of motorsport, providing concrete opportunities for professional growth and entry into the industry.
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Weekend Debrief: Three Different Ways to Experience the Same Weekend Behind the Wheel of the Tatuus T421
From Jeddah to Sepang and Puebla, the Tatuus T421 took on three different moments of the 2026 season, from the opening rounds in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia to Bobadilla’s F4 NACAM title.Three circuits, three stories and the Tatuus T421 at the heart of the action. The weekend brought the single-seaters to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Mexico, with a new season getting underway, a new championship making its debut and a title decided with one race still to go.
F4 SAUDI ARABIA
The opening round of the 2026 F4 Saudi Arabia season at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit immediately produced a closely contested championship. Archie Owen and Marlon Bayer shared the two wins of the weekend, leaving Jeddah tied at the top of the standings on 40 points each.
Owen made the perfect start to the season, taking his maiden single-seater victory on his championship debut. Starting from the front row after Harrison Mackie was handed a grid penalty, the Briton took the lead in Race 1 and held it for all 12 laps, finishing ahead of Mackie and Bayer. The Ginetta Junior frontrunner remained among the leading contenders in Race 2 as well, taking another second-place finish.
Bayer responded in the second race of the weekend. After securing pole position, the Swiss-Austrian driver had to defend for much of the race against Owen, but managed to hold on to the lead all the way to the chequered flag to claim his first career victory. Owen finished third, while Mackie completed the podium in second.
With 40 points each, Owen and Bayer share the championship lead, while Mackie follows on 36 points. The gap remains minimal ahead of the next round, which will take place as early as 7 and 8 October at the same Jeddah circuit.
UPDATED STANDINGS
• Archie Owen / Marlon Bayer – 40 points • Harrison Mackie – 36 points
F4 TROPHY MALAYSIA
The opening round of the Formula Trophy Malaysia at Sepang saw Marco Manson and Juste Mulder take one win each. Manson started the weekend with victory in Race 1, while Mulder closed out the event with a Race 2 win to claim his maiden single-seater victory.
Starting fourth, Manson made his way forward in the early stages before catching Mulder. His move for the lead came on lap four, allowing him to build enough of a gap to secure the win. Mulder finished second ahead of Ben Anh Nguyễn , with David Cosma Cristofor fourth.
Mulder started Race 2 from pole and held on to the lead all the way to the finish despite pressure from Nguyễn following the restart. Nguyễn finished second, while Aaron Mehta completed the podium. Manson crossed the line in fifth.
Mulder therefore becomes the first championship leader with 43 points. The standings could change as early as the next round, scheduled for 6–8 November at Sepang, as at least the top four finishers from the opening round are not expected to return for the following races.
UPDATED STANDINGS
1. Juste Mulder – 43 points 2. Marco Manson – 35 points 3. Ben Anh Nguyen – 33 points
F4 NACAM
F4 NACAM crowned its 2026 champion in Puebla , where Alex Bobadilla mathematically secured the title with one round still to go. The championship leader took victory in Race 1 before adding two more podium finishes, enough to secure the title with one race weekend remaining.
The weekend began with Oliver Trejo taking pole position in qualifying ahead of Mateo Girón and Bobadilla. The championship leader then moved to the front in Race 1 to claim the win. Alan Zezatti followed with victory in Race 2, his second consecutive win after his success at the previous round, while Bobadilla finished second.
Girón took his second win of the season in Race 3, finishing ahead of Bobadilla and Trejo. With a win and two further podiums at Puebla, Bobadilla now has eight victories and six additional podium finishes this season, securing the 2026 title.
The season is not over yet, however. F4 NACAM will return to Mexico City at the end of October for the final round of the championship, held during the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.
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Weekend Preview: T421s return to the spotlight across the Red Sea, Southeast Asia and Central America
From the start of the season in Saudi Arabia to the penultimate round of F4 NACAM, via the debut of the Formula Trophy Malaysia, the Tatuus T421 faces another international racing weekend.Three championships, three events and three very different settings: a new season gets underway in Saudi Arabia, the Formula Trophy Malaysia makes its debut in Malaysia, while F4 NACAM prepares for its penultimate round before the season finale in Mexico City. Another international weekend is ready to get underway, with Tatuus cars taking to the track from the Red Sea to Central America.
F4 SAUDI ARABIAN
The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship returns to the track this weekend for its third season , with an expanded calendar featuring six events and 12 races between October and December. The opening rounds will take place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit , before the championship moves to the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar.
The 2025 season ended with British driver Kit Belofsky claiming the title with Team PEAX , ahead of Adam Al Azhari and Scott Lindblom . In 2026, 15 drivers will take to the grid, all racing identical Tatuus T-421s . Once again, the car will provide a common platform for young drivers coming from karting and preparing to take their first steps in single-seater racing.
The 2026 season also introduces a new format , with one testing day followed by two days of racing, giving drivers more time to familiarise themselves with both the car and the circuits.
For all information regarding the weekend schedule and live race coverage, visit the championship’s official Instagram page.
F4 SOUTH EAST ASIA – FORMULA TROPHY MALAYSIA
The Formula Trophy Malaysia makes its debut this weekend with a 22-car grid at Sepang International Circuit, as part of the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix weekend. The first of three events scheduled for 2026 will bring an international field to the track, with drivers from Asia, Europe and Australia and a mix of Formula 4 experience and direct steps up from karting.
Among the names already known in the F4 scene is David Cosma Cristofor , who arrives at Sepang after competing in Italian F4 and the Formula Trophy UAE. The Romanian driver will race for Evans GP , while Evans GP Academy will field Italian driver Ginevra Panzeri and Singaporean Kareen Kaur.
The grid also features several drivers with experience in regional and national F4 championships, including Chen Sicong , already a race winner in Chinese F4, and Iñigo Anton , who claimed the Rookie title in F4 South East Asia in 2025. For some participants, meanwhile, Sepang will mark their first step into single-seater racing after competing in karting.
Formula Trophy Malaysia will remain at Sepang for all three events of the 2026 season, with the following rounds scheduled for November and December. This opening weekend will therefore mark the series’ official debut at the 5.543 km Malaysian circuit.
Weekend schedule:
Saturday 10:30 – Qualifying 14:15 – Race 1
Sunday 11:45 – Race 2
All sessions will be available live on the category’s dedicated YouTube channel.
F4 NACAM
F4 NACAM returns to the Autódromo Miguel E. Abed in Puebla this weekend for the penultimate round of the season, as part of the GT Challenge de las Américas event. It will be an important stage of the championship, with Alex Bobadilla currently leading the standings and just one more round remaining after the Mexican weekend.
The next and final event will take place in Mexico City , where F4 NACAM will race as part of the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.
Weekend program:
Saturday 13:10 – Qualifying 15:50 – Race 1
Sunday 09:45 – Race 2 13:20 – Race 3