Kean Nakamura-Berta and Alex Powell share pole positions in the E4 Championship at Mugello

Kean Nakamura-Berta and Alex Powell share pole positions in the E4 Championship at Mugello Read more

Mugello - Qualifying for the second round of the E4 Championship at Mugello Circuit delivered both spectacle and confirmation. On one of the most technical and selective tracks of the season, Kean Nakamura-Berta with Prema Racing was the absolute star, taking two pole positions. Fighting for the top spot and securing pole for Race 3 was Mercedes junior Alex Powell with R-ace GP, who had already impressed on this track in July during the Italian F.4 Championship, and once again shows his strong feeling with the Scarperia circuit.

Gabriel Gomez: 2 wins and 1 podium make up the final haul for the first leader of the E4 Championship

Gabriel Gomez: 2 wins and 1 podium make up the final haul for the first leader of the E4 Championship Read more

Gabriel Gomez leaves the opening round of the E4 Championship as the leader. The Brazilian driver for US Racing collected 68 points thanks to two wins and one second place, taking the first lead of the season. After his victory in Race 1 and a second-place finish in Race 2, Gomez returned to the top step of the podium in Race 3, delivering an impeccable performance from pole position. From there, he managed to keep cool under pressure from Kean Nakamura-Berta, who was constantly chasing from behind.

Gabriel Gomez on top with a stellar start in the E4 Championship

Gabriel Gomez on top with a stellar start in the E4 Championship Read more

The opening race of the 2025 E4 Championship took place at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet. Thanks to a perfect start, Gabriel Gomez claimed the inaugural victory after starting from third on the grid. The US Racing ace jumped into the lead at Turn 1, taking advantage of the fierce battle between pole-sitter Kean Nakamura-Berta and Sebastian Wheldon. The two Prema Racing drivers went on to complete the podium behind the Brazilian. Nakamura-Berta, the Slovak-Japanese driver currently at the top of the Italian F.4 Championship, will have another strong opportunity to aim for the top step in Race 2, starting once again from pole. Gomez, meanwhile, will start from pole in Race 3.