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F4 Season Opener at Mons Cancelled

The opening round of the 2026 UIM F4 World Championship at Mons, Belgium, has been cancelled due to ongoing construction work at the Grand Large race circuit.

The event was scheduled for May 16-17 as the first of three World Championship rounds.

2026 UIM F4 World & European Calendar

2026 UIM F4 World & European Calendar

The UIM Formula 4 World Championship will return in 2026 with three rounds across Belgium, Lithuania and Italy, featuring new safety regulations including mandatory crash boxes that take effect from 1 January.

The season was due to open at Mons, Belgium on 16-17 May, but the round has been cancelled due to ongoing construction work … Read more

UIM Court Annuls Jury Decision in Landmark F4 Ruling

The Black Pharaoh team - UAE F4 Championship

The UIM International Court of Appeal has delivered a landmark ruling that annuls a race jury decision from the F4 World Championship and establishes new precedent on jury impartiality.

William Martinsen, competing for Black Pharaoh Racing, successfully appealed a one-lap penalty imposed following Race 2 at Mons on August 24, 2025.

UIM Confirms F4 Safety Overhaul

UIM Confirms F4 Safety Overhaul

The UIM Council has officially adopted a trio of safety upgrades for F4, confirming mandatory crash boxes, rear-mounted balloon airbags, and a minimum weight increase from 1 January 2026.

The decision, made during the 98th UIM General Assembly on Friday 10 October, marks a major evolution in cockpit protection standards.

UIM F4 Faces Mandatory Crash Boxes From January 2026

F4 crash boxes will become mandatory for all boats built after 1st January 2026 under proposals facing a UIM Council vote tomorrow, with detailed homologation specifications demanding multi-layer foam construction capable of absorbing 1.2 kilojoules during drop tests to reduce driver injuries in lateral collisions.

France and COMINSAFE have submitted complementary proposals establishing F4 crash … Read more

Slakteris: Viverone Victory

Slakteris Seals World Championship Glory at Viverone Latvia’s Nils Slakteris emerged victorious in the thrilling finale of the UIM F4 World Championship, held on the stunning Lake Viverone in northern Italy.

Championship on a Knife Edge Heading into the weekend, the championship standings were delicately poised, with several drivers still in contention.

Rookie Andreani takes GT30 Pole in Viverone

The 11th Waterfestival at Viverone Lake delivered a thrilling GT30 qualifying session, with Italy’s rookie driver Mattia Andreani storming to pole position for the UIM European Championship 2025.

Andreani set the pace with a blistering 1’17.03 (70.10 km/h), edging out Estonia’s A.

UIM GT30 & F4 Viverone Race Weekend at a Glance

Saturday, 13 September 2025 Session Local time (CEST, UTC+2) Your time UIM GT30 – Free Trials 09:15 – 10:00 UIM GT30 – Timed Trials 11:30 – 12:15 UIM GT30 – Heat 1 16:00 – 16:30 UIM F4 – Free Trials 10:00 – 10:45 UIM F4 – Timed Trials 14:15 – 15:15 UIM F4 – Race … Read more

Morse Ready for Retribution

British powerboat racer Ben Morse, from Lowestoft, is preparing for a decisive weekend in Viverone, Italy, as the 2025 UIM F4 World Championship reaches its finale.

At 31, Morse arrives determined to put a difficult season behind him.

Viverone Finale: The Drivers in Hunt for F4 World Title

The 2025 UIM F4 World Championship will reach its dramatic conclusion this weekend in Viverone, as seventeen of the world’s finest F4 drivers descend on the picturesque shores of Lake Viverone in northern Italy for the final two rounds of the season.

With 40 championship points still available, the tension is palpable.

Mons Launches the 2025 UIM F4 World Championship in Style

The 2025 UIM F4 World Championship roared into life on 23–24 August with its opening rounds at the Grand Large circuit in Mons, Belgium.

The “Mons Water Grand Prix” served up fast straights, tight corners and plenty of drama across two days of racing, giving fans a taste of what promises to be an enthralling … Read more