About Formula 4
The Formula 4 category was created by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) in 2014 as an entry-level category for young drivers, bridging the gap between karting and Formula 3. The category is designed to be cost-effective and promote fair competition, with strict technical regulations aimed at keeping the performance of the cars closely matched. Formula 4 championships can be found in many countries around the world, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
In 2023 PHM Racing competes in the F4UAE, Italian F4 and selected rounds of the CEZ F4 Championship.
In 2023, the Italian F4 Championship includes 7 race weekends, including 5 rounds in Italy (Imola, Misano, Monza, Mugello and Vallelunga), one in Spa and one in Paul Ricard in France.
The 2023 newly established CEZ ( Central European Zone) F4 Championship features 6 rounds in middle and eastern Europe.
The 2023 F4UAE season included 5 race weekends ( 2x Dubai, 2x Kuwait and 1x Abu Dhabi) in 6 weeks from the beginning of January to the middle of February.
About the car:
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Tatuus F4-T421 Carbon-fiber monocoque, fiberglass body
Height: 0.950m
Wheelbase: 2.750m
Weight: 570 kg including driver
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Abarth FT-J/Autotecnica 1.4L DOHC inline-4 turbocharged with approximately 180 - 185 hp.
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SADEV 6-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox
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Tyres: Pirelli single compound tyres
Rims: O.Z. aluminum: front 8 x 13” rear 10 x 13”
Race weekend format:
Free Practice 1: 40 minutes
Free Practice 2: 40 minutes
Qualifying 1 & 2: Each 15 minutes
Race 1: 30 mins + 1 lap Grid set by Q1
Race 2: 30 mins + 1 lap Grid set by Q2
Race 3: 30 mins + 1 lap Grid set by second fastest lap from Quali
Points:
Formula 4 uses the same points system as Formula 1.
25 points for the win, 18 and 15 for second and third place.
Then 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 point until 10th position.
