Champion Luka Sammalisto rounds off Italian F4 Championship with perfect weekend

Elia Weiss and David Cosma-Cristofor join him on the final podium of the year

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Twelve victories throughout the season, three of them secured during the final weekend at the Mugello Circuit. That is Luka Sammalisto's remarkable tally in the Italian F4 Championship. The Finn had already mathematically secured the Drivers' title at Misano, while his team, US Racing, had also clinched the Teams' championship. Nevertheless, he arrived at the final round of the season with the same determination, intent on confirming his dominance.

Kenzo Craigie crowned 2026 E4 Champion as Sammalisto wins Race 3

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The 2026 E4 Championship came to an end at Monza in thrilling fashion, with the title fight remaining undecided until the final lap of Race 3. Coming into the season finale as the favourite, Kenzo Craigie lived up to expectations by winning Race 1. However, his title ambitions were thrown into doubt by an incident in Race 2. Just as he was closing in on securing the championship mathematically, the R-ace GP driver was hit from behind and forced to retire, while his rival Luka Sammalisto finished second. The dramatic turn of events brought the US Racing Finn, already crowned Italian F4 Championship champion this season, right back into contention, just eight points behind Craigie.

Italian F4: Costoya completes Misano hat-trick - three wins as Sammalisto and US Racing secure the titles

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Misano World Circuit - The sixth and penultimate ACI Racing Weekend of the season came to an end at Misano. The weekend crowned Luka Sammalisto as the 2026 Italian F4 Champion, while US Racing secured the Teams’ title for the season.

Kenzo Craigie becomes the new E4 Championship leader after two wins at Paul Ricard

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Kenzo Craigie is the new E4 Championship leader after securing two victories at Paul Ricard. The R-ace GP Mercedes Junior driver won both Sunday races after finishing third in Race 1, bringing his total to 138 points and moving ahead of Finland's Luka Sammalisto in the standings.

Sammalisto leads the E4 Championship after the opening round

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It is time to take stock after the opening round of the 2026 E4 Championship at Vallelunga. Already leading the Italian Formula 4 Championship, US Racing’s Luka Sammalisto has also established himself at the top of the standings in the Formula 4 series promoted by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion, leaving the opening weekend as championship leader.

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