Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

FRECA 2024

The 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine concluded its season with a dramatic final round at the historic Autodromo Nazionale Monza on October 27th. The final race weekend was marked by challenging weather conditions, including heavy rain that impacted qualifying and the early races.

1. Nikhil Bohra

Nikhil Bohra qualified Q2 Grid B in P10, finishing the R1 Sprint in P13 and later achieving P10 in R1 despite a 2-place penalty. In the R2 Sprint, he placed P20 and secured P15 in R2 after another 2-place penalty adjustment.

2. Zach David

Zach David showed strong form in the final round, qualifying Q2 Grid B in P5, and finishing R1 Sprint and R1 both in P14. In R2, he improved to finish the sprint in P10 and the race in P8.

3. Alex Sawer

Alex Sawer faced a challenging final round in his FRECA debut. He qualified Q2 Grid B in P15 and finished the R1 Sprint in P23 before concluding R1 in P26. In R2, he managed P30 in the sprint and improved to P20 in the race.

4. Ruiqi Liu

Ruiqi Liu had a weekend of peaks and troughs, starting with strong P11 result in Q2 Group A. He advanced to P5 in the R1 Sprint, but finished R1 in P24. In R2, he began in P25 for the sprint and improved to finish the race in P18.

5. Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi

Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi put in a steady performance, qualifying Q2 Group A in P8, finished the R1 Sprint in P17, and climbed to P12 in R1. In R2, he started P15 in the sprint and concluded the race in P19.

FRECA 2024: SEA Driver Championship Standings

Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Italian F4 2024

The 2024 Italian F4 Championship saw Freddie Slater secure the title for Prema Racing, tying Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s record with 13 wins. The season’s final round at Monza hosted nearly 40 drivers, with a thrilling Rookie Trophy battle between Alex Powell, Kean Nakamura-Berta, and Tomass Stolcermanis. Across the season, over 50 drivers from 30 nations competed, making it a standout year for the Italian F4 series

1. Akshay Bohra

Akshay Bohra wrapped up the Italian F4 Championship season with a strong showing in Monza, qualifying P5 and P15. He achieved impressive finishes in all three races, placing P4 in R1 and R2, and P5 in R3, capping a successful campaign in Italian F4.

2. Bianca Bustamante

Bianca Bustamante faced a challenging final round at Monza, qualifying P32 and P27. She finished P33 in Race 1 after a penalty, had a DNF in Race 2, and did not start in Race 3, closing out her sole round at the Italian F4 season.

3. Kabir Anurag

Kabir Anurag closed out the Italian F4 season with solid performances at Monza, qualifying Q1 P17 and Q2 P31. He finished the races in P9, P25, and P29, securing an impressive P20 in the overall standings among 52 classified drivers.

4. Dion Gowda

Dion Gowda wrapped up the Italian F4 finale at Monza with mixed results, qualifying Q1 P9 and Q2 P8. He finished R1 in P18 after a penalty, did not start R2, and secured a solid P8 in R3 to close his season on a high note.

5. Kean Nakamura-Berta

Kean Nakamura-Berta showcased a stellar performance at Monza in the Italian F4 Championship finale, securing podiums in Race 1 (P3) and Race 2 (P2), with a strong P4 finish in Race 3. Qualifying P8 and P2, Ken fought hard to wrap up the season on a high!

6. Kai Daryanani

Kai Daryanani ended the Italian F4 season at Monza with determined drives, advancing from P37 in qualifying to finish Race 1 in P25 and securing P17 in Race 3. A DNS in Race 2 didn't stop him from pushing till the very end!

7. Hiyu Yamakoshi

Hiyu Yamakoshi wrapped up the Italian F4 season on a high, moving up from P21 and P26 in qualifying to finish Race 1 in P12, Race 2 in P18, and Race 3 in P15 at Monza. His 2 wins and 5 podiums earned him an impressive 3rd place overall in the championship.

8. Enzo Yeh

Enzo Yeh faced a challenging final round at Monza, dropping from his P11 and P21 qualifying spots to finish Race 1 in P35, Race 2 in P26, and Race 3 in P30 after a 5-second penalty.

Italian F4 2024: SEA Driver Championship Standings

Valencia

FIA Motorsport Games 2024

The 2024 FIA Motorsport Games, held in Valencia at the City of Arts & Sciences, brought together 646 athletes from 82 nations for its third edition. With 26 disciplines, this year's event featured a wide array of competitions.

1. Kim Gyumin // South Korea

At the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, South Korea captured a notable achievement with Kim Gyumin earning a bronze medal in the Esports F4 competition.

2. Yevan David // Sri Lanka

Yevan David from Sri Lanka had a strong start by securing pole position in the Formula Four qualifying session, edging out Spain's Juan Cota Alonso by just 0.007s.

However, his race in the qualifying heat did not go as planned; after a slow start, he dropped back to finish in third place. Despite the promising qualifying performance, Yevan faced challenges in the finals. Unfortunately, he finished in 11th place, missing out on a medal opportunity​

3. Pragathi Gowda // India

Indian driver Pragathi Gowda, partnered with co-driver Gabriel Morales, represented India in this category, where 14 nations vied for top honours.

In a challenging event that involved both gravel and tarmac stages, Pragathi finished a commendable P4 in the Rally 4 Gravel classification. After Leg 3 of the race, she found herself just outside the medal positions.

Circuito Internazionale Napoli, Sarno, Italy

RMC Grand Finals

The Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals 2024 took place from October 21 to 26, 2024, at the Circuito Internazionale di Napoli in Sarno, Italy. The event gathered nearly 400 drivers from over 60 nations featuring 8 unique categories. In order to qualify for the event, a driver must excel in their own respective National Rotax Max Challenge championships, making it an exclusive event for elite drivers.

1. Austin Gale | Senior Max

Austin Gale showed impressive resilience at the Grand Finals picking up positions as he climbed through the grid to finish top 10. He had a smooth weekend with consistent top-10 finishes in the heats.

2. Toby Gale | Junior Max

Toby Gale put in a tough fight in Sarno, Italy, last weekend. After qualifying P24 (overall P47), he battled through the heats with finishes of P17, P12, and P9, concluding with a P24 in the Finals.

3. Shuo-Ting Chang | Micro Max

Shuo-Ting Chang delivered an outstanding performance in Sarno, Italy, last weekend. Qualifying in P20, he surged to finish P2 in both Heats 1 and 2, then clinched P1 in the Prefinals. Shuo-Ting wrapped up the Finals with an impressive P2 finish.

Karnataka

Dust to the Clouds Hill Climb

Dust to Clouds – Hill Climb was organized by Motorsport Inc. It brought together India's top riders and drivers in a thrilling uphill race in Mallappa, Karnataka (80km from Bangalore). With various categories across both 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers, the event includes classes like Group B, Bullet, foreign, and off-road for bikes, as well as engine size-specific and open classes for cars.