The Euro 4 Championship roars back to action at the Red Bull Ring Circuit, featuring a vibrant lineup of 30 drivers from 19 different nationalities, underscoring the international appeal and prestige of the series promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion. As the Championship heads into its second round, drivers and teams are eager to make their mark on the scenic Austrian circuit.
Leading the Championship is Akshay Bohra from US Racing, representing India and United States, who tops the standings with 54 points. Bohra’s impressive start to the season makes him the driver to beat, supported by a strong US Racing lineup that includes Jack Beeton from Australia in third place with 30 points, Maxim Rehm from Germany, currently second in the Rookie standings with 43 points, Gianmarco Pradel from Australia, Kabir Anurag from Singapore, and the Spanish-British driver Edward Robinson. This depth of talent has put US Racing at the top of the team standings with 96 points.
Van Amersfoort Racing is currently second top team of the Championship, with 73 points, led by Hiyu Yamakoshi from Japan, who sits second in the drivers' standings with 43 points. The team also features Gustav Jonsson from Sweden, Andrija Kostic from Serbia, Alvise Rodella from Italy, and Lin Hodenius from the Netherlands. This well-rounded lineup makes them a formidable force in the Championship battle.
Prema Racing, currently in third place in the standings with 66 points, is ready to field the British Driver Freddie Slater, the Italian F.4 Championship dominator, who is currently fifth in the Euro 4 Championship standings. Also racing for the Italian team are Rashid Al Dhaheri from the UAE and Kean Nakamura-Berta, who leads the rookie standings with 65 points.
Nakamura-Berta, representing both Japan and Great Britain, has shown outstanding performance for a first-year competitor, making him one to watch this season. The team's lineup is rounded out by Dion Gowda from India, Tomass Stolcermanis from Latvia, another rookie standout currently third in the dedicated standings with 36 points, and the Jamaican-American sensation, Alex Powell.
Adding to the competitive mix, PHM AIX Racing fields Maksimilian Popov from Germany, Davide Larini from Italy, Everett Stack from the USA, and Gabriel Gomez from Brazil. Jenzer Motorsport features Ethan Ischer and Enea Frey, both representing Switzerland, who are aiming to break into the top ranks this weekend.
Also joining the second round is Real Racing with Luca Viisoreanu from Romania, determined to make his presence felt on the track.
R-ACE GP will feature Luka Sammalisto from Finland and Enzo Yeh from China, both drivers eager to secure points and climb the Championship standings.
Cram Motorsport will debut in the 2024 season, presenting Kai Daryanani, representing both India and Great Britain, whose adaptability will be tested on the unique challenges of the Red Bull Ring.
Another much-anticipated debut in the Euro 4 Championship is from Hitech GP, fielding a fully British lineup consisting of Deagen Fairclough, Thomas Bearman, and Reza Seewooruthun. As both the team and drivers tackle their first race, they aim to make a strong impression in this highly competitive environment.
As the drivers prepare to tackle the sweeping turns and elevation changes of the Red Bull Ring, the Championship remains wide open. With tight battles in both the overall and rookie standings, every point will be crucial as the three-race season progresses. The second round promises to be a pivotal moment in the race for the title.
Fierce competition and high-speed action are to be expected as the Euro 4 Championship unfolds this weekend at the prestigious Red Bull Ring’s F1 track.
On Friday, September 13, the first contact with the track will be made with two 40-minute free practice sessions starting at 08:57 and 13:37. Qualifying, in two 15-minute sessions, will take place on Saturday, September 14, at 08:15 and 08:40. Also on Saturday, Race 1, lasting 30 minutes + 1 lap, will start at 12:15. On Sunday, September 15, Race 2 (30’ + 1 lap) will be at 10:10, followed by Race 3 (30’ + 1 lap) at 16:05.
All the action will be broadcast live on the Euro 4 Championship’s YouTube and Facebook channels, as well as on ACI Sport TV (Sky channel 228, Tivù Sat channel 52, and streaming on www.acisport.it). Additionally, coverage will be extended to a vast network of international broadcasters, including the DAZN platform, ensuring global visibility for a championship that is increasingly significant in the landscape of junior racing series.