The 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship began in style at Donington Park, with a packed 31-car grid delivering an exciting opening weekend. Qualifying proved incredibly competitive, with the field separated by fine margins as drivers battled to establish an early advantage in the title race. With multiple young talents and junior programme drivers on the grid, the stage was set for a highly competitive curtain-raiser.

Race 1 saw Dries van Langendonck dominate from pole position, securing a commanding lights-to-flag victory. Post-race penalties reshuffled the order behind him, promoting Jarrett Clark to second and Theo Palmer to third, completing the podium.

In Race 2, Ethan Lennon claimed his maiden win in a shortened, incident-filled reverse-grid contest. He held off late pressure to take victory, while Lewis Wherrell finished second and Scott Kin Lindblom secured third place.

The final race of the weekend initially went the way of van Langendonck on track, but following post-race decisions, the victory was awarded to Joseph Smith. Ethan Jeff-Hall was classified second, with Scott Kin Lindblom completing the podium in third.

Leaving Donington Park, Van Langendonck heads both the Drivers’ and Rookie Cup standings, whilst Rodin Motorsport have earned the early bragging rights in the Teams’ Cup.