Formula 4 CEZ Championship explained

Formula 4 CEZ Championship
Category:FIA Formula 4
Region:Central Europe
Inaugural:2023
Constructors:Tatuus
Engines:Abarth
Tyres:Pirelli
Champion Driver: Oscar Wurz
Current Season: Formula 4 CEZ Championship

Formula 4 CEZ Championship is a formula racing series regulated according to FIA Formula 4 regulations. The championship is organized and promoted by the Automobile Club of the Czech Republic (ACCR;) and Krenek Motorsport. The championship was started in 2022 as a trophy, and gained championship status in 2023.[1] [2]

History

The championship was planned to be inaugurated in 2022, however it was held as a trophy due to the massive delivery delays of cars.[3] [4] For 2023, the championship was firstly named as ACCR Czech Formula, then it was named as Formula 4 CEZ Championship after the FIA certification.

Cars

See also: Tatuus F4-T421.

Italian race car constructor Tatuus is contracted to design and build all the cars.[5] The chassis is a monocoque made of carbon fibre. In the 2022 season, older generation Tatuus F4-T014 could participate in the championship due to the delays of newer generation Tatuus F4-T421 cars; however older generation cars wer nor allowed to participate in the 2023 season due to the FIA certification process.[6]

Champions

Drivers

Season Driver Team RacesPolesWinsPodiumsFastest lapPointsMargins
2022 Zénó Kovács Racing Trevor6 of 732737033
2023 Ethan Ischer Jenzer Motorsport14 of 14581072632
2024 Oscar Wurz Jenzer Motorsport17 of 181214630125

Teams

Season Team PolesWinsPodiumsFastest lapPointsMargins
2023 Jenzer Motorsport611297549345
2024 Jenzer Motorsport182410599235

Circuits

NumberCircuitsRoundsYears
1 Red Bull Ring22023–present
Automotodróm Slovakia Ring22023–present
Autodrom Most22023–present
Brno Circuit22023–present
Balaton Park Circuit22023–2024
6 Hungaroring12023
Salzburgring12024

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New F4 series ACCR Czech Formula finally gets 2023 green light . https://web.archive.org/web/20230907042139/https://formulascout.com/new-f4-series-accr-czech-formula-finally-gets-2023-green-light/105781 . Formula Scout . en-GB . 15 April 2023 . 7 September 2023 . 12 November 2023 . live.
  2. Web site: ACCR and FIA Formula 4 Championship in Central European region . https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064216/https://www.fia.com/news/accr-and-fia-formula-4-championship-central-european-region . . en-GB . 27 May 2023 . 7 September 2023 . 12 November 2023 . live.
  3. Web site: ACCR F4 postpones start, but adds Monza . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208130529/https://accr-f4.com/2022/03/30/accr-f4-postpones-start-but-adds-monza/ . ACCR F4 . en-GB . 30 March 2022 . 8 December 2022 . 12 November 2023 . dead.
  4. Web site: OFFICIAL ACCR F4 START IN 2023, TROPHY THIS SEASON . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203175526/https://accr-f4.com/2022/07/06/official-accr-f4-start-in-2023-trophy-this-season/ . ACCR F4 . en-GB . 6 July 2022 . 3 February 2023 . 12 November 2023 . dead.
  5. Web site: ACCR F4 starts as a certified FIA Formula 4 racing series in 2023! . ESET V 4 Cup . 7 November 2022 . 12 November 2023.
  6. Web site: 6 July 2022 . Official ACCR F4 Start in 2023, Trophy This Season . 10 December 2022 . ACCR Formula 4 Championship . en-GB.