Italian F4: Thrilling finale at Vallelunga with Gabriel Gomez’s triumph

Italian F4: Thrilling finale at Vallelunga with Gabriel Gomez’s triumph Read more

The last race of the weekend was nothing short of spectacular, wrapping up the second round of the Italian F.4 Championship in style after a weekend packed with drama from the very start. After qualifying was disrupted by intermittent rain and the three qualifying races were won by Kean Nakamura-Berta (Race 1 and 2) and Sebastian Wheldon (Race 3), the final race delivered a twist: a clash between the top two contenders paved the way for Gabriel Gomez to take the win.

Italian F4: Nakamura-Berta wins Race 2 after thrilling showdown with Wheldon

Italian F4: Nakamura-Berta wins Race 2 after thrilling showdown with Wheldon Read more

Race 2 at Vallelunga proved to be one of the most thrilling contests of the early season. Despite the championship still being in its early stage, it’s already delivering top-tier excitement. Kean Nakamura-Berta continued his perfect streak, clinching his fifth win after having took part in as many races. This latest triumph was particularly spectacular, as he secured P1 with a superb start that allowed him to exit Turn 1 in the lead. From there, he defended fiercely against Sebastian Wheldon’s relentless attacks.

Italian F4: Kean Nakamura-Berta flies to fourth win in Race 1

Italian F4: Kean Nakamura-Berta flies to fourth win in Race 1 Read more

Kean Nakamura-Berta, the Anglo-Japanese driver for Prema Racing, didn’t put a foot wrong. This morning he secured his fourth win from four starts, taking the opening race of the second round at the Autodromo Piero Taruffi in Vallelunga. Increasing his lead in the standings, Nakamura-Berta now sits at 100 Championship points.

Italian F4: Kean Nakamura-Berta flawless in Misano

Italian F4: Kean Nakamura-Berta flawless in Misano Read more

At the Misano World Circuit, venue of the opening round of the Italian F.4 Championship, Prema Racing’s Anglo-Japanese driver Kean Nakamura-Berta delivered a perfect weekend. Pole position and three wins out of the four scheduled races, as per the format adopted for a weekend that featured 41 drivers on the grid. With 75 points scored, Nakamura-Berta takes the early lead in the drivers’ standings. Behind him, with 53 points, is teammate Sebastian Wheldon, who claimed victory in the opening race of the weekend, which featured his group. The son of Dan “Lionheart” Wheldon thus took his first win in the series.

Italian F4: Sebastian Wheldon wins the opening race of the year

Italian F4: Sebastian Wheldon wins the opening race of the year Read more

Thrills and twists marked the opening round of the Italian F.4 Championship at the Misano World Circuit, as part of the season-launching ACI Racing Weekend. At the start, confusion caused by several jump starts, including one by Germany’s Maxim Rehm (US Racing), reshuffled the race's early stages. Rehm made a quick getaway and led the opening laps but was later overtaken by Prema Racing drivers Sebastian Wheldon and Salim Hanna before receiving a 10-second penalty for the irregular start.

Italian F4: Kean Nakamura-Berta fastest in Misano qualifying after thrilling head-to-head battle

Italian F4: Kean Nakamura-Berta fastest in Misano qualifying after thrilling head-to-head battle Read more

At the conclusion of the opening day of the ACI Racing Weekend in Misano, host of the inaugural round of the 2025 Italian F.4 Championship, the 41 drivers entered in the series faced off in the qualifying challenge, taking to the track in two groups. The results from both sessions will set the grid for three of the four races scheduled over the weekend. The final race, set for Sunday evening, will feature only the top 36 drivers, selected based on points and placements earned in the first three races.