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EDITORIAL

The Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA enters the crucial phase of the 2022 season. The ninth edition of the championship will close with the two rounds in Monza and Mugello but anything can still happen because the race for the titles is open more than ever. Nothing new for ACI Sport and WSK Promotion because this is a situation that continues repeating itself, demonstrating the extreme balance of forces achieved over the years, thanks to the many drivers and teams who always make the races breath-taking. Not surprisingly, the last Austrian trip to the Red Bull Ring recorded the presence of 40 single-seaters on the track: a record number that led us to implement a dedicated race weekend format, capable of allowing everyone to be involved on the track and to be able to compete at the same level and conditions. We are proud of this great consensus and of being able to close in style with two historic locations such as the Monza racetrack, which celebrates 100 years of activity in 2022, and the Mugello Circuit, in the fascinating natural setting of the Tuscany region. We just have to wait a few weeks to elect the new champions and engrave their names forever in the Roll of Honour. It just has to be said: may the best win!

L’Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA entra nella fase cruciale della stagione 2022. Con i due round di Monza e Mugello si chiuderà la nona edizione del campionato, ma tutto può ancora succedere perché la corsa ai titoli è aperta più che mai. Nulla di nuovo per ACI Sport e WSK Promotion perché questa è una situazione che continua a ripetersi, a dimostrazione dell’estremo equilibrio di forze raggiunto negli anni, grazie ai tanti piloti e team che rendono sempre mozzafiato le gare. Non a caso, la scorsa trasferta austriaca del Red Bull Ring ha registrato la presenza di 40 monoposto in pista: un numero record che ci ha portato ad attuare un format del weekend di gare dedicato, capace di permettere a tutti di essere protagonisti in pista e di potersi misurare a pari livello e condizioni. Siamo orgogliosi di questo grande consenso e di poter chiudere in grande stile con due storiche location come l’Autodromo di Monza, che proprio nel 2022 celebra 100 anni di attività, e il Mugello Circuit, nell’affascinante contesto naturale della regione Toscana. Non ci resta altro che attendere qualche settimana per eleggere i nuovi campioni e incidere per sempre i loro nomi nell’Albo d’Oro. È proprio il caso di dirlo: vinca il migliore!

CONTENTS

2022 Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA Round 6

REPORT RD.5 / Race 1 pages 2 - 3

REPORT RD.5 / Race 2 pages 4 - 5

REPORT RD.5 / Race 3 pages 6 - 7

GALLERY pages 8 - 9

REPORT RD.5 / Race 4 pages 10 - 11

STANDINGS & TRACK pages 12 - 13

NEWS & ENTRY LIST pages 14 - 15

TIMETABLE & NEXT EVENTS page 16

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Alexander Dunne (US Racing) is back to winning ways in the Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA, on the occasion of Race 1 reserved for groups B and C. At the beginning, Rafael Camara (Prema Racing), who started from pole position, led the platoon of drivers, but the safety car immediately intervened due to an accident at the rear. After the resumption of the race, Taylor Barnard (PHM Racing) overtook Camara, but on the next lap the two made contact: the British driver punctured a right rear tyre and the Brazilian lost his front wing. Dunne took the opportunity to jump into the lead and defended himself very well from the attacks of James Wharton (Prema Racing). The Irishman won the race, while Wharton and Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing) finished in a sprint under the chequered flag, with the Australian second and the American third. Nikita Bedrin (PHM Racing) finished fourth, receiving a 10 second penalty for causing a collision and relegated to seventh place. Nikhil Bohra (US Racing), Brando Badoer (Van Amersfoort Racing) and Martinius Stenshorne (Van Amersfoort Racing) finished ahead of Bedrin.

Ritorna al successo Alexander Dunne (US Racing) nell’Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA, in occasione di Gara 1 riservata ai gruppi B e C. All’inizio è Rafael Camara (Prema Racing), partito dalla pole position, a guidare il plotone di piloti, ma la safety car subito interviene per un incidente nelle retrovie. Dopo la ripresa della corsa, Taylor Barnard (PHM Racing) sorpassa Camara, ma al giro successivo i due entrano in contatto: il britannico fora la gomma posteriore destra e il brasiliano perde l’ala anteriore. Dunne ne approfitta per balzare al comando e si difende egregiamente dagli attacchi di James Wharton (Prema Racing). L’irlandese vince la prova, mentre Wharton e Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing) chiudono in volata sotto la bandiera a scacchi, con l’australiano secondo e lo statunitense terzo. Nikita Bedrin (PHM Racing) termina quarto, tuttavia riceve una penalità di 10 secondi per aver causato una collisione e retrocede settimo. Nikhil Bohra (US Racing), Brando Badoer (Van Amersfoort Racing) e Martinius Stenshorne (Van Amersfoort Racing) sono promossi davanti a Bedrin.

Frassineti

33 Brando Badoer Van Amersfoort Racing

8 Giovanni Maschio AS Motorsport

36 Ismail Akhmed AKM Motorsport

One year after his debut in the Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA, Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Prema Racing) won for the ninth time in the category. Race 2, involving groups A and B, sprinted behind the safety car due to the completely wet track. Antonelli, author of the absolute best time considering the two timed practice sessions, stayed in the lead once the lights went green and escaped his rivals, led by Rafael Camara (Prema Racing). The Italian driver reached the finish alone with more than 5 seconds of advantage over Camara and Alexander Dunne (US Racing): the two were engaged in a heated duel for second place, but it was the Brazilian who beat the Irishman. Fourth place for Kacper Sztuka (US Racing), ahead of Charlie Wurz (Prema Racing), who came fifth, James Wharton (Prema Racing), who came sixth, and Maya Weug (Iron Dames), who came seventh.

A un anno dal debutto nell’Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA, Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Prema Racing) conquista la nona vittoria nella categoria. Gara 2, che coinvolge i gruppi A e B, scatta dietro la safety car a causa della pista completamente bagnata. Antonelli, autore del miglior tempo assoluto tra le due sessioni di prove cronometrate, mantiene il comando una volta ricevuto il via libera e sfugge ai propri rivali, guidati da Rafael Camara (Prema Racing). Il pilota italiano giunge in solitaria sul traguardo finale con oltre 5 secondi di vantaggio su Camara e Alexander Dunne (US Racing): i due ingaggiano un duello accesissimo per la seconda posizione, ma è il brasiliano a uscirne vincitore sull’irlandese. Quarto posto per Kacper Sztuka (US Racing), davanti a Charlie Wurz (Prema Racing), quinto, James Wharton (Prema Racing), sesto, e Maya Weug (Iron Dames), settima.

83 Maya Weug Iron Dames

18 Kim Hwarang BVM Racing

89 Franco Domingues Iron Lynx

14 Frederik Lund R-ace GP

Once again on the top step of the podium, Kacper Sztuka (US Racing) in the Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA. In the third race, the one reserved for groups A and C, Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Prema Racing) dashed out perfectly when the traffic lights went out and tried to get a distance from his pursuers, but the race was interrupted by the intervention of the safety car due to an accident. At the restart, Taylor Barnard (PHM Racing) immediately tried to attack Antonelli and touched his left rear tyre: the Briton damaged his front wing, while the Italian slowed down due to a puncture. Sztuka took the opportunity to leap into the lead and, keeping Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing) and Conrad Laursen (Prema Racing) behind him, flew straight to victory. Ugochukwu took the place of honour, while Laursen achieved the lowest step of the podium. Martinius Stenshorne (Van Amersfoort Racing), who came fourth, and Nikita Bedrin (PHM Racing), who came fifth, completed the Top 5.

Di nuovo sul gradino più alto del podio Kacper Sztuka (US Racing) nell’Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA. Nella terza gara, quella riservata ai gruppi A e C, Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Prema Racing) scatta perfettamente allo spegnimento dei semafori e prova ad allungare sugli inseguitori, ma la corsa è interrotta dall’intervento della safety car per un incidente. Al restart, Taylor Barnard (PHM Racing) prova subito l’attacco su Antonelli e tocca la sua gomma posteriore sinistra: il britannico danneggia l’ala anteriore, mentre l’italiano rallenta a causa di una foratura. Sztuka ne approfitta per balzare al comando e, tenendosi alle spalle Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing) e Conrad Laursen (Prema Racing), vola dritto verso la vittoria. Ugochukwu si prende la piazza d’onore, mentre a Laursen va il gradino più basso del podio. Martinius Stenshorne (Van Amersfoort Racing), quarto, e Nikita Bedrin (PHM Racing), quinto, completano la Top 5.

27 Ethan Ischer Jenzer Motorsport

Georgios Markogiannis

20 Conrad Laursen Prema Racing

17 Emerson Jr. Fittipaldi Van Amersfoort Racing

A CROWDED PADDOCK

A record number of participants in the Red Bull Ring for the third from last leg of the Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA. As many as 40 drivers competed for access to the final race, giving the warm Austrian audience a breath-taking spectacle.

Numero record di partecipanti al Red Bull Ring per la terzultima tappa dell’Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA. Ben 40 piloti si sono contesi l’accesso alla gara finale, offrendo al caloroso pubblico austriaco uno spettacolo mozzafiato.

The Austrian weekend of the Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA ended in the best possible way for Alexander Dunne (US Racing)

After the three “preliminary” races, the Irish driver is first in the combined rankings and in fact achieved pole position for the final. The start saw Dunne defend himself against Kacper Sztuka (US Racing), who also started from the front row, but the Pole stayed behind his teammate.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Prema Racing) battled with Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing) and James Wharton (Prema Racing) for third place. Subsequently, the Italian successfully overtook Sztuka, then tried to catch up with race leader Dunne. The Irishman was not surprised and won, with Antonelli second at the finish line. Third place for the rookie Ugochukwu, who finished ahead of Wharton, who came fourth, and Sztuka, who slipped to fifth position.

Termina nel migliore dei modi il weekend austriaco dell’Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA per Alexander Dunne (US Racing). Dopo le tre gare “eliminatorie”, il pilota irlandese è primo nella classifica combinata e ottiene, di fatto, la pole position per la finale. La partenza vede Dunne difendersi da Kacper Sztuka (US Racing), partito anch’egli dalla prima fila, tuttavia il polacco rimane dietro al compagno di squadra. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Prema Racing) battaglia con Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing) e James Wharton (Prema Racing) per il terzo posto. Successivamente, l’italiano sorpassa con successo Sztuka, poi prova a raggiunge il leader della gara Dunne. L’irlandese non si lascia sorprendere e vince, con Antonelli secondo sul traguardo. Terzo posto per il debuttante Ugochukwu, che chiude davanti a Wharton, quarto, e a Sztuka, scivolato in quinta posizione.

38 Valerio Rinicella AKM Motorsport

77 Taylor Barnard PHM Racing

34 Martinus Stenshorne Van Amersfoort Racing

3 Ugo Ugochukwu Prema Racing

Despite a “zero” on the Austrian scoresheet, Antonelli remains firmly in command of the general rankings with 262 points, +61 from Camara, second, and +65 from Dunne, third.

Nonostante uno “zero” sul tabellino austriaco, Antonelli rimane saldamente al comando della classifica generale con 262 punti, a +61 da Camara, secondo, e a +65 da Dunne, terzo.

Even among the rookies, Antonelli stayed in first position with a haul of 278 points. Camara follows the Italian with 233 points, while Wharton is third with 206 points.

Anche tra i rookie, Antonelli mantiene la prima posizione con un bottino di 278 punti. Camara segue l’italiano con 233 punti, mentre Wharton è terzo con 206 punti.

LADIES

Maya Weug continues her ride in the rankings reserved for the “ladies” of the championship and climbed to 375 points. Newcomer Victoria Blokhina is second with 277 points.

Maya Weug continua la sua cavalcata nella classifica riservata alle “ladies” del campionato e sale a quota 375 punti. La debuttante Victoria Blokhina è seconda con 277 punti.

TEAM

Prema Racing has a total of exactly 600 points in the team rankings, almost 200 more than US Racing, in second position. PHM Racing remains stable in third place.

Prema Racing ha un totale di 600 punti esatti nella classifica team, quasi 200 in più rispetto a US Racing, in seconda posizione. PHM Racing rimane stabile al terzo posto.

The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is the third oldest permanent facility in the world, preceded only by Brooklands (now disused and partially demolished) and Indianapolis. Opened in 1922 (exactly 100 years ago), it is the historic site of the Italian Grand Prix (87 editions hosted out of 92) and one of the tracks with the most appearances in the Formula 1 calendar. Precisely because of its history and configuration, it was baptized as the “Temple of Speed” and the top F1 speed records have been recorded here. On the occasion of the 2020 Italian Grand Prix qualifiers, Lewis Hamilton set the best lap time (unofficial) at 1:18.887, with an average of 264.362 km/h.

L’Autodromo Nazionale Monza è il terzo impianto permanente più antico al mondo, preceduto solamente da Brooklands (oggi in disuso e parzialmente demolito) e Indianapolis. Aperto nel 1922 (esattamente 100 anni fa), è la sede storica del Gran Premio d’Italia (87 edizioni ospitate su 92) e uno dei tracciati con più presenze nel calendario della Formula 1. Proprio per la sua storia e la sua configurazione, è stato battezzato come il “Tempio della Velocità” e qui si registrano i record di velocità di punta della F1. In occasione delle qualifiche del Gran Premio d’Italia del 2020, Lewis Hamilton ha stabilito il miglior tempo sul giro (non ufficiale) in 1:18.887, con una media di 264,362 km/h.

1 375 p. Weug Maya

2 277 p. Blokina Viktoria ®

A CHAMPIONSHIP IN CONTINUOUS GROWTH

The fifth round of the Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA 2022 will be remembered for a long time in the coming years. A total of 40 drivers turned up at the Red Bull Ring, in Austria, a never before reached record of registrations (excluding the opening round of the 2016 season, when 41 competitors took to the track at the time in Misano Adriatico). This is a more than positive sign for the state of form of the Italian championship which, thanks to the close collaboration between ACI Sport and WSK Promotion, has become, in just a few years, one of the main preparatory classes at international level. In fact, on the Austrian circuit, five drivers involved in karting until last year made their debut: Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing), already on the podium in the final race on Sunday afternoon, Zachary David (US Racing), Nicola Lacorte (Iron Lynx), Arvid Lindblad (Van Amersfoort Racing), and Francisco Soldavini (Maffi Racing). With a limited starting grid capacity, the weekend format has changed accordingly, with two qualifying groups and three races valid to qualify the participants for the fourth and final race.

Il quinto appuntamento dell’Italian F4 Championship certified by FIA 2022 verrà ricordato per lungo tempo nei prossimi anni. Al Red Bull Ring, in Austria, si sono presentati un totale di 40 piloti, un record d’iscrizioni mai raggiunto prima d’ora (escludendo la tappa d’apertura della stagione 2016, quando allora a Misano Adriatico scesero in pista 41 concorrenti). Si tratta di un segnale più che positivo per lo stato di forma del campionato italiano che, grazie alla stretta collaborazione tra ACI Sport e WSK Promotion, è diventato nel giro di pochi anni una delle principali categorie propedeutiche a livello internazionale. Infatti, sul circuito austriaco, hanno fatto il loro debutto cinque piloti attivi fino allo scorso anno nel karting: Ugo Ugochukwu (Prema Racing), già sul podio nella gara finale di domenica pomeriggio, Zachary David (US Racing), Nicola Lacorte (Iron Lynx), Arvid Lindblad (Van Amersfoort Racing), e Francisco Soldavini (Maffi Racing). Con una limitata capacità di posti in gara, il format del weekend è cambiato di conseguenza, con due gruppi di qualificazione e tre gare valide per definire i partecipanti alla quarta e ultima gara.

ENTRY LIST

PROVISIONAL

No. Competitor Nation Driver Nation Team

7 Prema Racing

ITA

Wurz Charlie ®

8 AS Motorsport SVN Maschio Giovanni ®

AUT Prema Racing

ITA

AS Motorsport

9 BVM Racing ITA Spina Alfio ® ITA BVM Racing

11 US Racing DEU Perino Pedro PRT US Racing

12 Prema Racing ITA Antonelli Andrea Kimi ® ITA Prema Racing

13 Prema Racing ITA Wharton James ®

14 R-ace GP

AUS Prema Racing

FRA Lund Frederik ® DNK R-ace GP

15 PHM Racing DEU Bedrin Nikita

PHM Racing

17 Van Amersfoort Racing NLD Fittipaldi Emerson Jr. ® BRA Van Amersfoort Racing

18 BVM Racing ITA Hwarang Kim ® KOR BVM Racing

19 BVM Racing ITA Karlsson William ® SWE BVM Racing

20 Prema Racing ITA Laursen Conrad DNK Prema Racing

21 Cars Automobili

ITA Frassineti Andrea ® ITA Cars Racing

22 US Racing DEU Dunne Alexander IRL US Racing

23 Jenzer Motorsport CHE Partyshev Oleksandr

UKR Jenzer Motorsport

26 Jenzer Motorsport CHE Bhirombhakdi Nandhavud ® THA Jenzer Motorsport

27 Jenzer Motorsport CHE Ischer Ethan ® CHE Jenzer Motorsport

28 Jenzer Motorsport CHE Kluss Valentin ® DEU Jenzer Motorsport

29 BWR Motorsport DEU Rishab Anandraj Jain ® SGP BWR Motorsport

30 US Racing DEU Zachary David ® MLT US Racing

31 Van Amersfoort Racing NLD Lindblad Arvid ® GBR Van Amersfoort Racing

33 Van Amersfoort Racing NLD Badoer Brando ® ITA Van Amersfoort Racing

34 Van Amersfoort Racing NLD Stenshorne Martinus ® NOR Van Amersfoort Racing

36 AKM Motorsport SMR Akhmed Ismail ® UZB AKM Motorsport

37 US Racing DEU Sztuka Kacper

AKM Motorsport SMR Rinicella Valerio ®

AKM Motorsport SMR Qi Rui Liu ®

PHM Racing DEU Ried Jonas

US Racing DEU Bohra Nikhil ®

Iron Lynx

ITA Lacorte Nicola ®

Maffi Racing CHE Sperandio Elia ®

US Racing DEU Amand Marcus

Maffi Racing CHE Soldavini Nores Juan Francisco

R-ace

Racing

Narac Raphael

Hadrien David

Barnard Taylor

Racing DEU Blokina Viktoria

Cram Motorsport

Iron Dames

Prema Racing

Iron Lynx

Van Amersfoort Racing

Monlau Motorsport

Monlau Motorsport

Markogiannis Georgios

Weug Maya

Camara Rafael

Domingues Ivan ®

Castro Jules

Koolen Niels

Machiels Jef

US Racing

AKM Motorsport

AKM Motorsport

PHM Racing

US Racing

Iron Lynx

Maffi Racing

US Racing

Maffi Racing

Racing

Racing

Cram Motorsport

Dames

Prema Racing

Lynx

Van Amersfoort Racing

Monlau Motorsport

Monlau Motorsport

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