PRIAULX SEALS BRITISH F4 MOVE WITH ARDEN

Priaulx added that he was keen to move on from a chaotic Ginetta Junior season that featured him being docked over 100 points for an alleged engine irregularity. He later got the points reinstated before then having to switch teams to HHC Motorsport when

Ginetta Junior runner-up Seb Priaulx will graduate to British Formula 4 next season, driving for the Arden squad.

The 16-year-old, son of triple World Touring Car champion Andy, had already tested an F4 car with JHR Developments last year and was quickest of a number of drivers Arden tested earlier this month.

He now joins his father – a Ford driver in the World Endurance Championship – in having Ford links.

Priaulx is already the third driver confirmed at Arden for 2018 with him joining Red Bull-backed karting graduates Jack Doohan and Dennis Hauger at the team.

“To make the step up to single-seaters and race in British F4 is a real milestone in my career,” said Priaulx. “It’s always been my aim to live the single-seater dream. Winning in British F4 opens doors and it is the starting point for Formula 1.

“Arden is a team that can take you from British F4 all the way up to F2.

“When I visited the workshop I could get up close and personal with their Formula 2 cars. As a young driver it’s really inspiring to be able to see the next steps on the FIA single-seater pyramid right in front of you.”

Arden team principal Garry Horner said: “We are delighted to have Seb joining our team at Arden. We have admired his dedication and ability throughout the previous season and are looking forward to a successful year in Formula 4.”