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GEDLICH Racing confirms a full 56-car 2027 Formula Winter Series grid, with group races, the final, and the Estoril season opener.
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Formula Winter Series confirms full 56-car grid for 2027 season following format overhaul

Karishma Persad03 mins

GEDLICH Racing has confirmed a capacity grid of 56 cars for the 2027 Formula Winter Series, with all available entries allocated ahead of the upcoming campaign. The record-breaking field follows the championship’s decision to introduce a new tournament format, expanding its capacity by 24 cars. The increased capacity has attracted established Formula 4 teams from…

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Fernando Rivera joins Van Amersfoort Racing in 2027 Formula Winter Series and German F4 after maiden victory and F4 U.S. podiums.
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Fernando Rivera joins Van Amersfoort Racing for 2027 Formula Winter Series and German F4

Karishma Persad010 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) has confirmed Mexican driver Fernando Rivera for the 2027 Formula Winter Series and German Formula 4 Championship, marking his first move into European single-seater competition. The 16-year-old joins the Dutch outfit following a competitive 2026 campaign across the F4 NACAM Championship and Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), during which…

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GEDLICH Racing’s 2027 Winter Series will bring GT, GT4 and Formula 4 competition to circuits across Portugal and Spain
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GEDLICH Racing confirms expanded 2027 Winter Series programme

Karishma Persad05 mins

GEDLICH Racing will again bring its Winter Series programme to Portugal and Spain in early 2027, offering GT, GT4 and Formula 4 competition across some of the Iberian Peninsula’s leading circuits. Running from January through March, the programme will combine the GT Winter Series, GT4 Winter Series and Formula Winter Series with extensive testing opportunities….

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Luka Sammalisto reflects on Italian F4, his first single-seater win, and his target to win the championship this season.
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Racing up the ladder | Luka Sammalisto reflects on Italian F4, his first single-seater win and title ambitions

Karishma Persad07 mins

Luka Sammalisto’s Formula 4 journey has already taken him across several competitive environments. Since stepping up from karting, the Finnish driver has raced in F4 UAE, Euro 4, Formula Winter Series and Italian F4, gaining experience across different circuits, formats and technical conditions. Each championship has contributed to his development in a different way. However,…

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Formula Winter Series (FWS) unveils a new tournament format for 2027 featuring Masters and Contenders races plus revised points rules.
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Formula Winter Series introduces new tournament format for 2027

Karishma Persad05 mins

Formula Winter Series (FWS) will introduce a completely new tournament-style competition format for the 2027 season as the championship looks to improve race quality while creating greater opportunities for rookies and midfield drivers. The revised structure, announced by GEDLICH Racing, aims to reduce the number of cars competing in each race while simultaneously increasing the…

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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 | “I think that everyone will see that I am my own driver” — Thomas Bearman on balancing legacy and identity as he targets success in 2026 F4 campaign

Karishma Persad010 mins

Thomas Bearman steps into single-seater racing carrying both a famous surname and a desire to establish his own identity. While many immediately associate him with his brother, Ollie, Thomas Bearman is intent on defining his own trajectory, blending technical insight, mental resilience, and natural talent. In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief ahead of his…

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Pedro Lima discusses Brazil’s motorsport legacy, Senna’s influence and the sacrifices behind his move to Europe to pursue motorsport.
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Racing up the ladder | Pedro Lima reflects on Brazil’s motorsport legacy and the sacrifices behind his journey

Karishma Persad05 mins

Brazil has long held a powerful presence in global motorsport. From Formula 1 world champions to endurance racing stars, the country has produced drivers who shaped the history of international racing. For young talents, like Pedro Lima, entering the European single-seater ladder, Brazil’s motorsport legacy creates both inspiration and responsibility. Pedro Lima now finds himself…

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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

Karishma Persad014 mins

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

Doris Ivandic04 mins

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

Karishma Persad09 mins

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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