BRITISH F4 STARS IN F1 SUPPORT
British Formula 4 drivers and teams dominated the F4 UAE Trophy race line-up supporting last weekend’s Formula 1
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit.
Two non-championship races supported the F1 event, and reigning British Formula 4 champion Alex Dunne headed a four-car Hitech GP line-up. Dunne was joined by Hitech’s three 2023 British F4 recruits: Ginetta Junior graduate pair Will Macintyre and Kanato Le plus Australian Formula Ford graduate James Piszcyk.
Carlin fielded New Zealander Louis Sharp who finished fourth in this year’s British F4 standings despite missing the opening round because it was before his 15th birthday. Eleven cars in total entered the event.
Isaac Barashi meanwhile is the ninth driver confirmed for 2023’s British F4 line-up, as the 17-year-old Israeli remains with Argenti next season after entering the final two events of 2022 with the squad at Silverstone and Brands Hatch GP.
Barashi said: “Taking part in the last two races of the 2022 season has helped me gain confidence and an understanding as to what happens on a race weekend.
“Heading into the 2023 season my goal is to stay consistent and score points in every round, I want to be fighting for the championship title.”