2020 PROSPECTUS
FORMULA 4
INTRODUCTION Formula 4 does not need a long introduction, as the internationally recognised and FIA-sanctioned entry into single seater racing. Unfortunately, as we're sure you will be aware if you are reading this, the price for seats in national championships has steadily risen in most countries; with up to £300,000 now being quoted for competitive drives. It is our opinion that this is way too much for a junior formula class, particularly one that positions itself as the first rung of the single seater ladder. This is why we have worked with the team at Danish F4 to create an opportunity for UK drivers to compete in the Danish championship. Although the Danish series may not boast the international exposure and prestige of some other national formula, the equipment and race weekend format is exactly the same, presenting a fantastic opportunity to race in a national F4 series for a fraction of the normal cost. Alongside this, our expertise in driver development means that you’ll be able to progress at your own pace, whether you’re there to win races and the championship or just gain valuable experience in the car.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS: FIA homologated Mygale M14-F4 carbon fibre monocoque (as used in British F4) ENGINE: Renault 2.0L, 160 bhp TYRES: Pirelli TRANSMISSION: 6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shift and rear gear DIMENSIONS: 3350 x 1750 x 950 mm, 570 kg SAFETY: FIA Formula 4 standards (front and rear crash structures, anti-intrusion sidebars, steering column, removable seat, wheel-restraint cables, on-board fire extinguishing equipment)
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RACING IN DENMARK As Denmark is a small country, there are a few things that you might find a bit different. Race meetings are usually held over two days instead of three (this is useful to help with travel logistics and keeping costs down). Due to noise restrictions test days are restricted, with two ‘official’ group tests over the season, plus the extra option to test at one track (Padborg Park) on some weekdays during the season. To boost grid sizes the F4 cars have been running together with older F5 spec cars (Formula Ford Duratec with wings) in a multiclass series for the last few seasons. The performance differential for the two cars is not so big, with the F5 cars running with a restrictor to ensure they don’t outpace the F4 grid. The end result of this is bigger grids and close racing throughout the field; the ideal environment to develop your racecraft skills. Oh, and did we mention... there’s even a night race!
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DEVELOPMENT Alongside the technical knowledge of championship
point of contact with the sole focus of ensuring that you
winning team FSP Racing, you’ll be able to benefit
perform at your best. Examples of some of the mental skills you
from extensive driver coaching and support from 130R
may use in competition are:
Performance; whether you choose our full season or
• Structured and dynamic goal setting over the course of a race weekend
individual test/race packages. With expertise in elite athlete transitions and both karting and car-based motorsport, we will ensure that you develop at your own
• Pre-performance routines, incorporating scripted mental imagery
pace in the perfect environment to learn and progress;
• Positive self-talk and ‘cue’ words
whatever your overall career aims and reason for competing in single seaters.
• Re-focusing strategies to recover after mistakes/unexpected setbacks
FSP is the most experienced Danish team for junior formula
After an initial consultation to assess your goals and requirements,
cars with more than ten national championships. Drivers in the
we’ll be on-hand to support you at races, and work with you in
team always have full access to each other’s data and onboard
between races to assess what went well, what could be improved,
video to support their development as much as possible,
and how to implement key mental skills and performance
meaning that you will not be at a disadvantage if just taking part
strategies before your next event. We’ll build up a detailed series
in a single race meeting instead of the entire season.
of case notes over the course of the season, which can then be reviewed on a regular basis to identify strengths, weaknesses and
We know from our experience with elite athletes that the
any key trends which can be tracked to aid in your progression
competition zone is where it counts, and usually also the point
as a driver. This will all be something that you can take forward
when unforeseen challenges can occur. We’ll attend race
wherever you choose to race the following season, and will aid
weekends with you and be on hand to provide a dedicated
you throughout your future career.
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WHO WILL THIS BENEFIT? Kart racers looking to make the step up to cars, or drivers who may lack the budget for a drive in British F4 or similar. We see this opportunity as the ideal way to take part in a two year approach to your step up into single seaters. Year one is used as a learning and development year, where you hone your single seater skill set, improve race craft, work on developing key mental skills, and are able to make inevitable mistakes in a pressure-free environment. Year two can then take place in Danish F4 again, or you will be well-placed to progress into another national F4 or single seater formula, now equipped with the experience and knowledge to win and aim for the overall championship. All the while, you may well have spent less money over two years than some drivers do in half a season elsewhere.
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PROMOTION & MEDIA COVERAGE You will have plenty of opportunity to develop your media skills with professional video interviews conducted (in English) by the Danish F4 media team after every race. The team will be particularly keen to promote UK drivers traveling over there to compete in the series and tell their story. Professional photographers are on hand at every round capturing both paddock/pit lane and ‘on-track’ action shots which you will have access to use as you wish after the event. This year, the exciting talent of Japan’s Juju Noda will be participating in Danish F4 with the NODA Racing Team, which is likely to increase the media attention and interest in the series outside of Denmark and the UK.
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2020 CALENDAR 9–10 May Rd 1: Padborg Park 6–7 Jun
Rd 2: Ring Djursland
20–21 Jun Rd 3: Jyllandsringen 21–23 Aug Rd 4: Grand Prix Denmark at Jyllandsringen 11–12 Sep Rd 5: Padborg Park (Night race) 26–27 Sep Rd 6: Ring Djursland 10–11 Oct Rd 7: Padborg Park
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PRICES FULL SEASON £52,465 (exc. VAT)* HALF SEASON (rounds 4-7) £29,980 (exc. VAT) ONE-OFF RACE WEEKEND £7,495 (exc. VAT)** TEST SESSION £3,395 (exc. VAT)***
WHAT’S INCLUDED?* • All flights to/from Denmark (departures available from MAN or LHR with Scandinavian Airlines)
• Extra checked luggage allowance for race kit • Accommodation • Transfers to/from race circuits and airports in Denmark • Seat fitting • Driver coaching • New Pirelli slick tyres for each race meeting (1 x set per round) • Trackside hospitality • 1st mechanic, engineers etc. • Fees for the series and individual race entry fees • Normal wear consumables such as brake pads, oil, fuel etc.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED? • Damage insurance (can be arranged with the race team if required) • Pirelli wet tyres - added on an ‘as required’ basis at approx £650 (exc. VAT) per set. • Race kit (helmet, HANS device etc.) • Race licence (International ‘C’ required)
*Price for participation in all races of the 2020 seven-round championship. Full season and half season packages can be split into installments. ** One full race meeting, can be used at any of the seven rounds and combined with a Wednesday mid-week test if required (additional charges apply) *** Mid-week test session (Wednesday) at the Padborg Park circuit.
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• Breakfasts and meals at the race track are included, however a small amount of spending money will be required for evening meals/snacks. *Applicable to all packages, including full season, one-off race or test session
SAMPLE ITINERARIES TEST DAY + RACE WEEKEND TUESDAY Fly out to Aarhus/Bilund WEDNESDAY Seat fitting and Padborg Park test day THURSDAY Free day/light gym training FRIDAY Free day SATURDAY Race day 1 SUNDAY Race day 2 MONDAY Return flight to UK
RACE WEEKEND ONLY FRIDAY Fly out to Aarhus/Bilund SATURDAY Race day 1 SUNDAY Race day 2 MONDAY Return flight to UK
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SPONSORS Areas marked in blue are reserved for Danish F4 series sponsors and technical partners. The rest of the space on the car is available for your own sponsor branding.
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FORMULA 4
CASE STUDIES
SEBASTIAN ØGAARD
LARGIM ALI
MALTHE JAKOBSEN
Took part in a one-off test and race
Stepped up to Danish F4 after finding the
Won the 2019 Danish F4 championship in
weekend with FSP Racing in round seven
price of progressing into European karting
his second season with FSP Racing. Malthe
of the 2019 championship. This was
too expensive. Took three wins in his debut
was then chosen to represent Denmark at
Sebastian's first competitive experience
season with FSP Racing and won the Rookie
the inaugural 2019 FIA Motorsport Games
of single seaters, which he undertook in
Driver championship. Raced in the Indian
in November, and in 2020 will make the
the middle of a season racing in the DKM
MRF Series over the winter, and will be
step up to endurance racing at the age
karting series. Sebastian will race a full
looking to be a championship contender in
of 16 in the LMP3 class of the European Le
season in Italian F4 in 2020.
his second season of Danish F4 this year.
Mans Series.
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The feeling of speed is not so different, so that does not take too much getting used to. The main thing is the awareness of space and always knowing where all four corners of the car are, which takes some initial learning compared to driving a kart. The starts are very different for sure, but it's something that I've quickly been able to pick up. This whole weekend for us has been about learning and just getting comfortable and used to the car, while we see what the plan is for next year... but it has also been a lot of fun! SEBASTIAN Ă˜GAARD
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There are three seats available for this fantastic opportunity to accelerate your kart to car transition and add international Formula 4 racing to your CV. Contact us today to find out more and reserve your place!
+44 (0)7867 306314 info@130Rperformance.com #DRIVINGTALENT
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Š All photographs courtesy of Renault F4 Denmark and Frederik Bonde Nielsen
