Next year will see the inaugural running of a new single-seater racing series in the UK.
Called the BRDC Formula 4 Championship, it has been developed by Jonathan Palmer’s MotorSport Vision company in collaboration with the British Racing Drivers’ Club. The target participants are those seeking a cost effective introduction to single-seat racing, and organisers envisage that private family-run teams as well as more professional outfits will be attracted to it.
To make sure that the results reflect driving talent rather than budget size, all competitors are going to be using identical cars. Built by RFR, the design - known as the MSV F4-013 - is based around a spaceframe chassis with both front and rear wings.
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Power is provided by Ford’s all-aluminium 2.0 litre Duratec engine. With engine management and gearbox control systems from Cosworth, it produces 175 bhp (130 kW / 177 PS) and comes connected to a six-speed sequential Sadev gearbox.
BRDC President Derek Warwick explained the rationale behind the new series: “I have been very worried over the last few years about how our young British drivers of the future are supposed to make that big move from karting to circuit racing.
“Back in the day there was a relatively simple ladder if you had the talent; Formula Ford, Formula 3, Formula 2 and then Formula 1 if you were good enough. We currently have total confusion within our sport in terms of formulae, cost and the best way to gain experience in a cost effective way.
“The BRDC Formula 4 Championship gives us exactly what our sport is missing; reliability, slicks, wings, good horsepower and affordability. Most drivers want to gain the right experience as quickly as possible before moving up the racing ladder and this is why the BRDC is backing F4 and MSV.”
MSV subsidiary MotorSport Vision Racing has the task of administering the series. Eight events are currently on the calendar, and all will include a qualifying session plus three twenty-minute races.
Points are going to be awarded down to 20th place, with thirty points going to the race winner. Every driver’s two worst scores will be dropped when calculating the final championship standings at the end of the season.
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Called the BRDC Formula 4 Championship, it has been developed by Jonathan Palmer’s MotorSport Vision company in collaboration with the British Racing Drivers’ Club. The target participants are those seeking a cost effective introduction to single-seat racing, and organisers envisage that private family-run teams as well as more professional outfits will be attracted to it.
To make sure that the results reflect driving talent rather than budget size, all competitors are going to be using identical cars. Built by RFR, the design - known as the MSV F4-013 - is based around a spaceframe chassis with both front and rear wings.
+Side.jpg "MSV F4-013 (Rendering) Side")
Power is provided by Ford’s all-aluminium 2.0 litre Duratec engine. With engine management and gearbox control systems from Cosworth, it produces 175 bhp (130 kW / 177 PS) and comes connected to a six-speed sequential Sadev gearbox.
BRDC President Derek Warwick explained the rationale behind the new series: “I have been very worried over the last few years about how our young British drivers of the future are supposed to make that big move from karting to circuit racing.
“Back in the day there was a relatively simple ladder if you had the talent; Formula Ford, Formula 3, Formula 2 and then Formula 1 if you were good enough. We currently have total confusion within our sport in terms of formulae, cost and the best way to gain experience in a cost effective way.
“The BRDC Formula 4 Championship gives us exactly what our sport is missing; reliability, slicks, wings, good horsepower and affordability. Most drivers want to gain the right experience as quickly as possible before moving up the racing ladder and this is why the BRDC is backing F4 and MSV.”
MSV subsidiary MotorSport Vision Racing has the task of administering the series. Eight events are currently on the calendar, and all will include a qualifying session plus three twenty-minute races.
Points are going to be awarded down to 20th place, with thirty points going to the race winner. Every driver’s two worst scores will be dropped when calculating the final championship standings at the end of the season.
| 2013 BRDC Formula 4 Championship - Provisional Calendar | |
|---|---|
| Date | Circuit |
| 27 - 28 April | Donington Park |
| 18 - 19 May | Brands Hatch Indy |
| 8 - 9 June | Snetterton 300 |
| 29 - 30 June | TBC |
| 27 July | Oulton Park |
| 17 - 18 August | Brands Hatch GP |
| 14 - 15 September | Snetterton 300 |
| 12 - 13 October | Silverstone GP |
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