In Barcelona, during the first of the 3 races in the penultimate round of the Italian F.4 Championship, Freddie Slater from Prema Racing claimed his twelfth win of the season, coming within a hair’s breadth of securing the title. With US Racing’s Akshay Bohra stalling on pole at the start, the only driver to keep the fight alive until Sunday was Hiyu Yamakoshi from Van Amersfoort Racing.

Elite Motorsport’s McKenzy Cresswell enjoyed his best day of the season, as he claimed pole position on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit with a record-breaking lap time and then a commanding victory. As he converted pole into a dominant win, drama in the title race meant that John Bennett and Tymek Kucharczyk gained ground on Louis Sharp, to ensure the fight goes all the way to the final day. 

KMR Sport’s Harry Burgoyne closed the gap in the GB4 Championship title battle, as he went from third on the grid to victory in the first race of the weekend at Brands Hatch. Championship leader Linus Granfors started from pole after securing another double in qualifying but was demoted to fourth in the race before recovering to complete the podium.

James Wharton’s weekend in Barcelona started on the right foot, as the Australian driver claimed his third win of the season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine after securing his fourth pole position of the year. Wharton’s win in Race 1 not only earned him a spot on the top step of the podium but also moved him ahead of Brando Badoer (Van Amersfoort Racing) in the overall championship standings, where he now holds third place.

Trident Motorsport is pleased to announce the first of its three drivers for the 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship. The team based in Milan and operating out of Ossona, which won the championship title in 2023 with Gabriel Bortoleto and in 2024 with Leonardo Fornaroli, will field promising Austrian driver Charlie Wurz next season.

The 2025 Formula 4 season is ready to launch with the publication of the Italian F.4 Championship and Euro 4 Championship provisional calendars. As for the Italian Championship, the 7 seasonal rounds have been confirmed.

The 2025 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) calendar has officially been unveiled, promising another thrilling season across Europe’s premier racing circuits. With ten rounds scheduled on iconic tracks, the upcoming season marks a combination of familiar favorites and exciting new additions, making it a must-watch for motorsport fans.

Van Amersfoort Racing is excited to announce that 15-year-old Hudson Schwartz will be joining the team for the upcoming rounds of the Italian F4 and Euro 4 Championships!

F1 Academy took place in the support program of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore. The Red Bull Academy Programme is sponsoring three cars and drivers Amna Al Qubaisi, Hamda Al Qubaisi and Emely de Heus for the F1 Academy 2024 Season, who will be competing for MP Motorsports in the F1 Academy series.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a staple on the Formula 1 calendar, plays host to the penultimate round of the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. As the ninth of ten double-header events, the 4.675 km track will witness another fierce battle in one of Europe’s most competitive single-seater series.

Chris Dittmann Racing has confirmed that reigning GB4 Champion Tom Mills will join the team for his GB3 Championship debut at Brands Hatch on 28/29 September.

The Prema Racing driver wins with an overtaking move on Stolcermanis and takes the lead in the standings. Van Amersfoort Racing drivers Gustav Jonsson and Hiyu Yamakoshi complete the podium.

The first race of the second round of the Euro 4 Championship, held at the prestigious Formula 1 circuit in Spielberg bei Knittelfeld, was won by poleman Freddie Slater. The performance of the driver from Stratford-upon-Avon was impeccable, in a race marked by challenging weather conditions. At the Red Bull Ring, a few drops of rain started falling during the formation lap and intensified over the course of the 30 minutes + 1 lap race.

It was a perfect race for James Wharton at the Red Bull Ring, where the Prema Racing driver, after starting from pole, managed to stay in control from the first to the last lap, securing his second victory of the season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, achieving this result during the 75th race in the history of the series. Applause also went to Evan Giltaire, who, driving one of ART Grand Prix’s cars, staged a sensational comeback, rising from twelfth to second place after challenging Wharton in the final corners.

A highly competitive and intense second test session unfolded today at the Red Bull Ring, the stage for the eighth round of the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. The drivers on track this afternoon found a circuit that progressively dried out after the heavy rain that fell yesterday and earlier this morning.

Friday’s action in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine once again began under rain, though the conditions were lighter compared to yesterday. However, the drivers still had to take to the track on wet surfaces.

Rocco Coronel was announced Wednesday by Red Bull as a new driver for its talent program. The 13-year-old karter and son of racing driver Tom Coronel have been admired on international karting tracks for years and also caught the eye of Red Bull. Recently, Rocco Coronel participated in a test in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain under the watchful eye of Helmut Marko and that gave Red Bull the final push. KartXpress speaks with Rocco Coronel about his move to Red Bull.

Four rising talents join the path of current F1 stars Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Daniel Ricciardo with the Red Bull Junior Driver development programme.

British sports racing car company Ginetta has unveiled its plans for the 2025 racing season and beyond during an event at Donington Park circuit. Building on a highly successful season of racing in 2024, the Garforth-based firm is poised to take its series of championships, which cater for all levels from rookies to experienced racers, to new heights. The initiatives will further cement Ginetta’s position as the provider of the world’s best single-make race series and provide a compelling and affordable long-term racing platform.