ADAC Formula 4


ADAC Formula 4 is a racing series regulated according to FIA Formula 4 regulations. The inaugural season was the 2015 ADAC Formula 4. It replaced the ADAC Formel Masters, held from 2008 to 2014.

History

and the FIA Single Seater Commission launched the FIA Formula 4 in March 2013. The goal of Formula 4 is to make the ladder to Formula 1 more transparent. Besides sporting and technical regulations, costs are regulated too. A car to compete in this category may not exceed a price of €30,000. A single season in Formula 4 may not exceed €100,000 in costs. ADAC F4 will be the one of the second phase Formula 4 championships to be launched. The first phase championships were the Italian F4 Championship and Formula 4 Sudamericana which started in 2014. The ADAC championship was launched by the ADAC on 16 July 2014. Italian race car constructor Tatuus was contracted to design and build all the cars.

Car

The championship features Tatuus designed and built cars. The cars are constructed out of carbon fibre and feature a monocoque chassis. The engine is a 1.4 turbo Abarth. This is the same engine as in the Italian F4 Championship.

Champions

Drivers'

Teams'

Rookies'

The result of the championship was decided by different standings. Wins and points of the rookie standings are present in brackets.
SeasonDriverTeamPolesWins PodiumsFastest lapsPoints ClinchedMargin
2015 David Beckmann ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg01 41166 Race 22 of 2469
2016 Nicklas Nielsen Neuhauser Racing00 31106 Race 24 of 2414
2017 Mick Wishofer Lechner Racing00 001 Race 19 of 2172.5
2018 David Schumacher US Racing – CHRS00 00103 Race 20 of 2131
2019 Roman Staněk US Racing – CHRS02 52165 Race 18 of 2189