F4 Saudi Arabian Championship
| Category | FIA Formula 4 |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Inaugural season | 2024 |
| Constructors | Tatuus |
| Engine suppliers | Autotecnica |
| Tyre suppliers | Pirelli |
| Drivers' champion | United Kingdom Kit Belofsky |
| File:Motorsport current event.svg Current season | |
The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship is a single-seater motorsport series based in Saudi Arabia. The Championship is the Kingdom’s official FIA-certified F4 series, delivered under the authority of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF).[1] The series is promoted by ALTAWKILAT Motorsport.[2][3]
The inaugural season was held in 2024, which was won by Federico Al Rifai.
History
[edit | edit source]Gerhard Berger and the FIA Singleseater Commission launched Formula 4 in March 2013. The goal of the Formula 4 was to make the ladder to Formula 1 more transparent. Besides sporting and technical regulations, costs are also regulated.
Format
[edit | edit source]All rounds run over two days, with one 40-minute testing session, one qualifying session and one race per day.
Car
[edit | edit source]The cars used in this series are Tatuus F4-T421 powered by an Autotecnica engine. All cars compete under a single team, operated by Hitech Grand Prix under the Altawkilat Motorsport banner.[4]
Champions
[edit | edit source]| Season | Driver | Team | Races | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Fastest lap | Points | Margins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | United Arab Emirates Federico Al Rifai | Saudi Arabia Altawkilat Meritus.GP | 21 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 269.5 | 24.5 |
| 2025 | United Kingdom Kit Belofsky | Saudi Arabia Altawkilat Meritus.GP | 10 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 189 | 64 |
Circuits
[edit | edit source]- Bold denotes a circuit is used in the 2025 season.
| Number | Circuits | Rounds | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia Jeddah Corniche Circuit | 6[a] | 2024–present |
| 2 | Bahrain Bahrain International Circuit | 2[b] | 2025 |
| 3 | Kuwait Kuwait Motor Town | 1 | 2024 |
| Qatar Lusail International Circuit | 1 | 2024 |
Notes
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