2016 Australian Formula 4 Championship Explained

The 2016 CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship is the second Australian Formula 4 Championship, a motor racing competition for open-wheel racing cars complying with Formula 4 regulations, which were created by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for entry-level open-wheel championships. Teams and drivers are competing in eighteen races at six venues, starting on 1 April and ending on 23 October.[1]

Teams and drivers

The following Australian-registered teams and drivers contested the championship.

TeamDriversStatusEvents
JRD Development[2] 7Tyler Everingham[3] All
60Cody Donald[4] 5
Team BRM23Brenton Grove[5] All
26Harry Hayek[6] 3–6
79Jordan Love[7] All
91Josh DentonAll
99Will BrownAll
Dream Motorsport20Luis Leeds[8] 3
27Simon Fallon[9] 2–6
51Josh Conroy2–5
93Zane Goddard[10] 6
Jordan McGregor Motorsports44Jordan McGregor[11] 1
AGI Sport51Josh Conroy[12] 1
68Jack Smith[13] All
97Nick RoweAll

Race calendar and results

The calendar expanded for the 2016 season, with the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport choosing to focus on permanent racing venues, rather than temporary street circuits, to better aid the development of young drivers.[1] The season started earlier in the year than in 2015, with the first round at Symmons Plains Raceway in April, while the final round will be held at the Highlands Motorsport Park in New Zealand. The Townsville Street Circuit and Homebush Street Circuit have been removed from the schedule. On February 9, it was announced that Highlands Motorsport Park would be removed from the schedule for cost reasons.[14]

All rounds will support the International V8 Supercars Championship, with the exception of the third round that will be featured within the Shannons Nationals.

RoundCircuitDate
1R1Symmons Plains Raceway, Launceston2 AprilWill BrownNick RoweBrenton GroveTeam BRM
R23 AprilWill BrownJordan LoveTeam BRM
R3Will BrownJosh DentonJordan LoveTeam BRM
2R4Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island16 AprilNick RoweJordan LoveJordan LoveTeam BRM
R5Jordan LoveWill BrownTeam BRM
R617 AprilNick RoweWill BrownJordan LoveTeam BRM
3R7Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek2 JulyNick RoweNick RoweNick RoweAGI Sport
R83 JulySimon FallonWill BrownTeam BRM
R9Nick RoweHarry HayekLuis LeedsDream Motorsport
4R10Queensland Raceway, Ipswich23 JulyHarry HayekHarry HayekHarry HayekTeam BRM
R11Jordan LoveWill BrownTeam BRM
R1224 JulyHarry HayekHarry HayekHarry HayekTeam BRM
5R13Sandown Raceway, Melbourne17 SeptemberJordan LoveJordan LoveWill BrownTeam BRM
R14Josh DentonJosh DentonTeam BRM
R1518 SeptemberJordan LoveWill BrownWill BrownTeam BRM
6R16Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Surfers Paradise22 OctoberWill BrownHarry HayekWill BrownTeam BRM
R17Harry HayekSimon FallonDream Motorsport
R1823 OctoberWill BrownWill BrownHarry HayekTeam BRM

Championship standings

Points are awarded to the top 10 classified finishers in each race.

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points251815121086421

Drivers' standings

PosDriverSYMPHISMPQLDSANSURPts.
1Will Brown2323124154121EX1142316
2Nick Rowe6232Ret3122243522333271
3Jordan LoveRet11121107Ret324233565246
4Harry Hayek243131Ret44221195
5Simon Fallon465834789677414142
6Josh Denton39483499986531Ret878137
75795787106678468686113
8Jack SmithRet45756588557856RetRetDNS107
9Brenton Grove1889891167Ret96785RetRet793
10Josh Conroy7566476510Ret101099Ret75
11Luis Leeds3Ret140
12align=left nowrapJordan McGregor46726
13Zane Goddard75Ret16
14Cody Donald10RetDNS1
PosDriverSYMPHISMPQLDSANSURPts.
Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest lap

Notes and References

  1. News: Formula 4 opts for 2016 New Zealand finale. speedcafe.com. 19 November 2015. 20 November 2015.
  2. News: JRD joins forces with Formula 4 in 2016. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 29 January 2016. 29 January 2016. 5 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160205054345/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=7564. dead.
  3. News: Youngest Formula 4 racer joins JRD. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 9 March 2016. 9 March 2016. 10 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160310032107/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=7745. dead.
  4. News: Kart star Cody Donald joins JRD. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 8 September 2016. 19 September 2016. 22 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170222081520/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=9128. dead.
  5. News: Team BRM signs Brenton Grove and Will Brown. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 26 February 2016. 26 February 2016. 6 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306160942/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=7714. dead.
  6. News: Harry Hayek Heads Home. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 28 June 2016. 28 June 2016. 16 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160916112928/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=8408. dead.
  7. News: Team BRM signs Josh Denton and Jordan Love. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 29 March 2016. 29 March 2016. 23 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160423163201/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=7766. dead.
  8. News: Leeds to make Australian F4 return at SMP. Speedcafe. 23 June 2016. 23 June 2016.
  9. News:
    1. F4AU 2016: Phillip Island Preview
    . CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 14 April 2016. 15 April 2016. 5 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160605092323/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=8086. dead.
  10. News:
    1. F4AU 2016: Penrite Preview: Gold Coast
    . CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 19 October 2016. 2 November 2016. 4 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104033950/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=9425. dead.
  11. News:
    1. F4AU 2016: Symmons Plains Preview
    . CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 30 March 2016. 30 March 2016. 25 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425121017/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=7778. dead.
  12. News: Joshua Conroy joins AGI Sport. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 31 March 2016. 31 March 2016. 12 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160512200705/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=7794. dead.
  13. News: Jack Smith joins Formula 4 rookie list. CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship. 15 January 2016. 15 January 2016. 6 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306172024/http://www.formula4.com.au/?p=7528. dead.
  14. News: NZ dropped from Formula 4 calendar. speedcafe.com. 10 February 2016. 2 April 2016.

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