2019 Formula 4 United States Championship Explained

The 2019 Formula 4 United States Championship season was the fourth season of the United States Formula 4 Championship, a motor racing series regulated according to FIA Formula 4 regulations and sanctioned by SCCA Pro Racing, the professional racing division of the Sports Car Club of America.

Teams and drivers

All teams were American-registered.

TeamDriverRounds
Harris Hill Driver Development2 Jake Bonilla[1] 6
Jensen Global Advisors2 Íñigo León[2] 1
DEForce Racing2 Pablo Pérez de Lara5
12 Kiko Porto[3] All
77 Kory Enders[4] 6
88 Chara Mansur6
99 Guilherme Peixoto[5] All
Jay Howard Driver Development3 Hayden Bowlsbey[6] All
4 Christian Brooks[7] All
5 Wyatt Brichacek[8] All
6 Robert Soroka[9] 1, 4–5
Zoey Edenholm[10] 6
7 Christian Bogle[11] 1, 4–6
8 Jonny Wilkinson[12] 1
Nolan Siegel6
Crosslink/Kiwi Motorsport9 Joshua Car[13] All
18 Arthur Leist[14] All
27 Liam Snyder[15] 4
32 José Blanco[16] All
47 Dante Yu[17] 1–3, 6
57 Josh Sarchet6
Primus Racing11 James Goughary, Jr.5
13 Sicheng Li[18] 3–6
44 Aidan Yoder[19] All
69 Josh BethuneAll
Alliance Racing Sponsored by
Gas Monkey Energy Drink		14 Dylan Tavella[20] All
15 Chandler HortonAll
16 Ryan MacDermid[21] 1–4
24 Zoey Edenholm[22] 1–5
28 Will Edwards[23] All
53 Tommy Foster6
Group-A Racing[24] 17 Robert Torres[25] 5–6
93 David Porcelli1–4
David Dalton, Jr.5–6
96 Shehan Chandrasoma6
Quantum Racing Services20 Matt RivardAll
DC Autosport with Cape Motorsports21 Teddy Wilson[26] 1–3
Rodrigo Gutiérrez5–6
26 Ryan McElwee[27] 1–2
Reece Gold5–6
51 Nicky Hays3–4, 6
88 Giano Taurino[28] 2
World Speed Motorsports[29] 25 Courtney Crone6
33 Amanda Cartier6
55 Kyle Loh6
Velocity Racing Development[30] 61 Michael d'Orlando3–6
62 Oliver Clarke[31] 1–2
66 Ryan MacDermid[32] 5–6
Doran Motorsports Group[33] 95 Marco Kacic6

Race calendar

All races will be held on permanent road courses in the United States. The series schedule was announced on 7 December 2018.[34]

RoundCircuitDatePole PositionFastest LapWinning DriverWinning TeamSupporting
1R1Road Atlanta, Braselton19 April Joshua Car Jonny Wilkinson Teddy WilsonDC Autosport with Cape MotorsportsF3 Americas Championship
Formula Race Promotions
R220 April Aidan Yoder Kiko PortoDEForce Racing
R3 Arthur Leist Joshua CarCrosslink/Kiwi Motorsport
2R4Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum22 June Arthur Leist Arthur Leist Arthur LeistCrosslink/Kiwi MotorsportF3 Americas Championship
R523 June Dylan Tavella Kiko PortoDEForce Racing
R6 Christian Brooks Joshua CarCrosslink/Kiwi Motorsport
3R7Virginia International Raceway, Alton27 July Arthur Leist José Blanco Joshua CarCrosslink/Kiwi MotorsportF3 Americas Championship
Formula Race Promotions
R828 July Arthur Leist Arthur LeistCrosslink/Kiwi Motorsport
R9 Guilherme Peixoto Christian BrooksJay Howard Driver Development
4R10Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington9 August Guilherme Peixoto Joshua Car Kiko PortoDEForce RacingNASCAR Xfinity Series
Trans-Am Series
R11 Joshua Car Joshua CarCrosslink/Kiwi Motorsport
R1210 August Joshua Car Joshua CarCrosslink/Kiwi Motorsport
5R13Sebring International Raceway, Sebring14 September José Blanco José Blanco José BlancoCrosslink/Kiwi MotorsportF3 Americas Championship
R14 José Blanco Christian BrooksJay Howard Driver Development
R1515 September Joshua Car Joshua CarCrosslink/Kiwi Motorsport
6R16Circuit of the Americas, Austin2 November José Blanco Joshua Car Christian BogleJay Howard Driver DevelopmentFormula One
R173 November Christian Brooks Christian BogleJay Howard Driver Development

Championship standings

Points were awarded as follows:

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

Drivers' standings

PosDriverATLPITVIRMDOSEBCOAPts
1 Joshua Car33123112221124129†9299
2 Kiko Porto2134143411195372Ret5220
3 Christian BrooksDSQ66922113184241622209
4 José Blanco6243Ret327Ret97Ret1232826158
5 Arthur Leist519215104135RetRet5DNS5611154
6 Guilherme Peixoto71710779958433Ret844Ret107
7 Dylan Tavella49Ret64DSQ8RetDNS11Ret483826Ret73
8 Teddy Wilson1575975RetRet69
9 Nicky Hays612Ret32158457
10 Christian Bogle1914151016Ret109Ret1154
11 Ryan MacDermid10101211651286188DNS1219731748
12 Wyatt Brichacek22†8813Ret197Ret765Ret241511DNS646
13 Chandler Horton12411Ret161315RetDNS13107761052944
14 Michael d'Orlando10145714623RetRet30†340
15 Dante Yu1421Ret8RetRet1364241424
16 Kory Enders31315
17 James Goughary, Jr.9520†12
18 Reece Gold6Ret1612812
19 Giano Taurino168612
20 Oliver ClarkeRet11510181611
21 David Porcelli979151115RetRetDNS12Ret1210
22 Liam Snyder176Ret8
23 Josh Bethune15121312108DNS10Ret2013DNS1113917158
24 Nolan Siegel7107
25 Hayden Bowlsbey16161418121218171214Ret8Ret111310205
26 Jonny Wilkinson813184
27 Aidan Yoder181521†20RetRetRet13Ret15Ret111310Ret9183
28 Sicheng LiRet15102215920RetDNS22Ret3
29 Matt Rivard13Ret1617171414119DNSDNSDNS181614DNSDNS2
30 Zoey Edenholm171819141417179Ret19121315201813172
31 Robert Soroka2120221611101414Ret1
32 Ryan McElwee11Ret17Ret13110
33 Marco Kacic11160
34 Pablo Pérez de Lara1612210
35 David Dalton, Jr.17181219190
36 Tommy Foster18120
37 Will Edwards2022201915181616DNS21Ret1422DSQ1925280
38 Kyle Loh14220
39 Rodrigo Gutiérrez19171520250
40 Courtney Crone15210
41 Chara Mansur16270
42 Robert Torres212117DNS310
43 Jake Bonilla21230
44 Josh Sarchet23240
45 Amanda Cartier27300
— Shehan ChandrasomaRetRet0
— Íñigo LeónDNSDNSDNS—
PosDriverATLPITVIRMDOSEBCOAPts
Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap
† — Did not finish, but classified

Teams' standings

PosTeamPts
1Crosslink Kiwi Motorsports537
2DEForce Racing342
3Jay Howard Driver Development 308
4Alliance Racing w/ Gas Monkey155
5DC Autosports w/ Cape Motorsports150
6Velocity Racing Development63
7Primus Racing26
8Group-A Racing10
9Quantum Racing Services2
10Doran Motorsports Group0
11World Speed Motorsports0
12Harris Hill Driver Development0
13Jensen Global Advisors0

Notes and References

  1. Web site: F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP EXCEEDS WORLD FIA F4 ENTRY RECORD FOR USGP FINALE. www.f4uschampionship.com. October 29, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2019 F4 U.S. Championship – Rounds 1-3 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. www.f4uschampionship.com. April 15, 2019.
  3. Web site: Brazilian Kiko Porto Chases 2019 F4 U.S. Title with DEForce Racing. www.f4uschampionship.com. January 7, 2019.
  4. Web site: F4 U.S. Championship Breaks Circuit of The Americas Entry Record for USGP. www.f4uschampionship.com. October 24, 2019.
  5. Web site: DEForce Racing Doubles Team Size for 2019 Season. www.f4uschampionship.com. February 13, 2019.
  6. Web site: Jay Howard Driver Development Adds Hayden Bowlsbey for 2019 Campaign. www.f4uschampionship.com. December 13, 2018. December 16, 2018.
  7. Web site: Global Electronic Technology/Hot Wheels Official Driver Christian Brooks to Make Open Wheel Debut in F4 with Jay Howard. www.f4uschampionship.com. April 10, 2019.
  8. Web site: Wyatt Brichacek Returns to Jay Howard Driver Development in 2019. www.f4uschampionship.com. November 29, 2018. December 16, 2018.
  9. Web site: Robert Soroka Joins Jay Howard Driver Development 2019 F4 Program. www.f4uschampionship.com. November 26, 2018. December 16, 2018.
  10. Web site: JHDD Ready for Final Push of F4 US Championship Season at Circuit of The Americas. www.f4uschampionship.com. October 31, 2019.
  11. Web site: Christian Bogle Returns to F4 U.S. with Jay Howard Driver Development for 2019. www.f4uschampionship.com. December 5, 2018. December 16, 2018.
  12. Web site: UK Karting Champion and Double Welsh Champion Sets Sights on Moving Up the USA Ladder!. www.f4uschampionship.com. April 13, 2019.
  13. Web site: Joshua Car Inks Deal with Crosslink/Kiwi Motorsport for 2019. March 5, 2019.
  14. Web site: Arthur Leist Returns for Second F4 U.S. Season. www.f4uschampionship.com. January 30, 2019. January 30, 2019.
  15. Web site: 2019 F4 U.S. Championship Rounds 10-12 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Entry List. 5 August 2019.
  16. Web site: Jose Blanco Returns to F4 U.S. with Championship Ambition. February 20, 2019. February 20, 2019.
  17. Web site: Dante Yu Joins Crosslink/kiwi Motorsport. www.f4uschampionship.com. March 7, 2019.
  18. Web site: Second Annual Andy Scriven Memorial Race Weekend Kicks Off Friday at VIR. 26 July 2019. 27 July 2019.
  19. Web site: Primus Racing Signs Aidan Yoder for 2019 F4 U.S. Championship. www.f4uschampionship.com. April 9, 2019.
  20. Web site: Dylan Tavella Joins Alliance Racing Sponsored by Gas Monkey Energy for 2019 F4 U.S. Season. www.f4uschampionship.com. November 13, 2018. December 16, 2018.
  21. Web site: Ryan MacDermid Jumps to the F4 Program with Alliance Racing Sponsored by Gas Monkey Energy. www.f4uschampionship.com. December 27, 2018.
  22. Web site: Zoey Edenholm Inks F4 Deal with Alliance Racing and Gas Monkey Energy. www.f4uschampionship.com. April 1, 2019. April 4, 2019.
  23. Web site: Edwards and Horton Return to Alliance Racing Sponsored by Gas Monkey Energy for 2019 Season. www.f4uschampionship.com. November 27, 2018. December 16, 2018.
  24. Web site: Group-A Racing Continues to Focus on Driver Growth. www.f4uschampionship.com. March 26, 2019. April 4, 2019.
  25. Web site: Group-A Racing Adds Robert Torres For Remainder of 2019 . www.f4uschampionship.com. September 4, 2019. September 5, 2019.
  26. Web site: DC Autosport Confirms Teddy Wilson as First Driver for 2019 F4 U.S. Program . March 22, 2019.
  27. Web site: DC Autosport Adds to 2019 F4 U.S. Driver Line-up with Ryan McElwee. April 15, 2019.
  28. Web site: Entry List: 2019 F4 U.S. Championship- Rounds 4-6 Pittsburgh International Race Complex. June 14, 2019.
  29. Web site: World Speed Motorsports Enters Three Drivers in Formula One Support Race at Circuit of the Americas. www.f4uschampionship.com. October 2, 2019.
  30. Web site: Ricco Shlaimoun Joins Velocity Racing Development F3 Americas Program. February 5, 2019.
  31. Web site: Oliver Clarke Returns to F4 for Full Season Campaign with Velocity Racing Development. February 14, 2019. February 14, 2019.
  32. Web site: Velocity Racing Development Inks Ryan MacDermid and Michael d'Orlando for Sebring and COTA. www.f4uschampionship.com. September 9, 2019.
  33. Web site: Doran Motorsports Group to Make First F4 United States Championship Powered by Honda Series Start at the Circuit Of The Americas. www.f4uschampionship.com. October 15, 2019.
  34. Web site: F4 U.S Schedule Revealed at PRI Show- Scott Goodyear Announced as Race Director. www.f4uschampionship.com. 7 December 2018. 15 December 2018.

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