Thomas Bearman reflects on his rise from karting to F4, highlighting confidence, learning curves and 2026 success with Van Amersfoort Racing.
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Racing up the ladder: “It’s just a different level” — Thomas Bearman on adapting to F4 as he targets further success in 2026 with Van Amersfoort Racing

Thomas Bearman’s progression through the junior single-seater ranks reflects both the intensity and unpredictability of modern driver development. Like many young racers, he built his foundations in karting, but his transition into cars came with unique challenges—most notably a lack of preparation time before his debut. That early leap into the unknown forced Bearman to…

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Pedro Lima discusses race preparation, simulator training, and his development with Van Amersfoort Racing ahead of the 2026 F4 season.
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Racing up the ladder: Pedro Lima on development and preparation ahead of 2026 F4 campaign with Van Amersfoort Racing

Pedro Lima has joined Van Amersfoort Racing for the 2026 Formula Winter Series, Italian F4 Championship, and the E4 Championship. The Brazilian driver made the transition from karting to single-seaters in 2025 in the Brazilian F4 Championship. After a strong debut season, he became the youngest driver in Brazilian F4 history to secure a race…

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Pedro Lima discusses his motorsport journey from karting beginnings, Brazilian F4 success and adapting to European Formula 4.
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Racing up the ladder: “I got in love with it and never left it” — Pedro Lima on his journey in motorsport from karting to F4 in Europe

At just 15 years old, Pedro Lima is already navigating one of the most demanding pathways in junior single-seater racing. The Brazilian driver has built his reputation through rapid progression in karting and an impressive debut season in the Brazilian F4 Championship. Now, Lima has taken the next step in his developmental journey by moving…

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