Freddie Slater emerged from the opening weekend of the 2024 F4 UAE Championship at the Yas Marina Circuit with the series lead following his first win in single-seater racing, and a hat-trick of finishes in the top four. The 15-year-old British talent, who only moved into F4 in August 2023, was a force all weekend with Mumbai Falcons Racing. Slater finished third in the opening race, then charged from 10^th in the starting line-up for the reversed-grid sequel to snatch fourth place on the sprint to the finish line. Slater rounded out the weekend by claiming victory in the weekend’s final race.

This partnership is a big step forward as Birel and VAR share their experience and racing know-how. The strategic alliance aims to improve the skills of VAR by Birel drivers by offering a comprehensive program to maximize their karting abilities and begin testing in the F4 series.

Leading us off this morning, the driver of the No. 21, Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, beginning his fifth season in the NTT Indycar Series. Two NTT P1 awards in his career and of course that memorable win on the IMS road course. Rinus VeeKay joining us this morning. Ready to go today?

G4 Racing is thrilled to announce the signing of Kanato LE, a promising young talent, for the upcoming Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) 2024 season. With a notable history of achievements in junior racing categories, Kanato is ready to bring his impressive skills and fresh perspective to the team.

Young Brazilian star Emerson Fittipaldi Jr is the latest to sign up with MP Motorsport for a twin-pronged assault on the Eurocup-3 series and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC), with his first FRMEC races coming up this weekend.

There is a new addition to our roster of young, talented drivers, as Carrie Schreiner is announced as the team’s contender in the 2024 F1 Academy series. The 25-year-old German driver will be representing the team in the second season of the all-female series, racing one of the Campos Racing entries in the Sauber team’s colours.

Spanish racer Bruno Del Pino Ventos will remain with MP Motorsport for a fresh assault on the Eurocup-3 series. By way of preparation, the 17-year-old will also take in a campaign in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship.

Team RPM has announced their agreement with Giovanni Maschio for the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine season.

Callum Voisin will graduate into the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2024, with the same Rodin Carlin squad with whom he claimed the 2023 GB3 Championship title.

Jarrod Waberski will return to the GB3 Championship for a second season in 2024, switching to Elite Motorsport for a planned title challenge.

Indian American racer Nikhil Bohra has switched to MP Motorsport for a second season in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) and the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC). The New York City-born resident of Singapore has signed to join the Dutch outfit’s three-car team, with the previously announced Valerio Rinicella as one of his teammates.

James Wharton will step up to the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with PREMA Racing in 2024, the team is proud to announce.

PREMA Racing announces that Rashid Al Dhaheri will compete in a full-scale Formula 4 programme with the team in 2024, including the Italian Formula 4 Championship and the Euro4 Championship.

The Drivex Team has confirmed Mikkel Pedersen as its first driver for the 2024 Spanish F4 Championship season, making him the eleventh driver to join the grid. The young Dane joins the Madrid-based team after winning the Danish F4 championship in the last race of the season with a total of 6 wins, 11 podiums, 6 fastest laps and 2 Pole Positions.

PREMA Racing will field British racer Freddie Slater in the 2024 Italian Formula 4 Championship and the Euro4 Championship. The promising 15-year-old made his single-seater debut last year coming from a stellar karting career that included taking one World and two European titles.

Australian youngster Griffin Peebles has signed to drive for MP Motorsport in the 2024 Spanish Formula Championship. The Shanghai-born driver moves over to the Dutch outfit for his sophomore season in the series.

G4 Racing is proud to announce Jesse Carrasquedo as their new driver for the upcoming Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) 2024 season. This year is marked as a significant learning and development opportunity for the young talent.

Trident completed its 2024 lineup for the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with the addition of Chinese racer Ruiqi Liu. Having made his debut in the final rounds of the 2022 Italian Formula 4 Championship, Liu entered the Italian series again and also raced in the new Euro4 Championship, which uses F4 cars as well.

Tecnicar is proud to announce the renewal of Lorenzo Castillo for the 2024 Formula 4 Spanish season.

DAMS is delighted to announce the signing of American-Ecuadorian Juan Manuel Correa for the 2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship, completing the team’s line-up alongside Jak Crawford.