New British Formula 4 Scholarship unveiled with prize pot worth over £35,000 for one new driver
British Formula 4 has launched a new Scholarship programme for next season with the winner receiving a prize package worth over £35,000.
A number of the category’s partners – including engine tuner Neil Brown Engineering, tyre maker Hankook, fuel supplier Carless and racewear company HRX – as well as promoter Racingline have offered various discounts and free items to contribute to the prize fund.
The Scholarship is open to drivers who haven’t previously raced in the series and hold a minimum of the International Karting C licence. Drivers can apply via the British F4 website and successful applicants will be paired with a team for an assessment day at Silverstone on November 5.
As well as their on-track performance, a number of other factors will also be assessed including a driver’s media skills. The runner-up will receive free registration to the 2020 championship, worth £2500.
“Developing the next generation of motorsport stars sits at the very centre of everything the championship is about, so to give prospective entries for 2020 an early opportunity to sample the car, work with our teams and compete for a very generous prize fund is excellent,” said championship promoter
Sam Roach.
“Our thanks must go to each of our championship partners, as well as Ford Performance, for their assistance in putting the programme together.
“With such a cost-effective, race-proven and reliable package, it’s little wonder some people are already pointing to British F4 as the ‘place to be’ for anybody serious about making their mark next season.”