Autosport – 18 April 2019

British F4 champ Jewiss

reckons it’s logical to

stay racing in the UK

52 AUTOSPORT.COM 18 APRIL 2019

or the first time since the BRDC British
Formula 3 Championship was created in
2016, the top three drivers from the previous
season’s British F4 standings are graduating into
the category. Not only that, but all three are
British and it’s the clearest indication yet that the UK
once again has a viable single-seater ladder.
Previously, drivers would often move into series in Europe,
especially the Formula Renault Eurocup, or turn their back on
single-seaters altogether in favour of GT racing and what
was perceived as a more viable career route. But the situation in
Europe has been unclear, specifically over the FIA’s new Regional F3
concept and the confusion between Formula European Masters
and Euroformula Open. Thanks to British F3’s affordability and
competitiveness, the home series has capitalised and proven
itself more relevant than ever in the single-seater hierarchy.
Reigning F4 champion Kiern Jewiss took six wins last
season to claim the title with Double R Racing, and the
16-year-old ended the year by reaching the final of the

BRITISH F3

SEASON

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The top three from British F4 are

all stepping up together. Here’s why

STEFAN MACKLEY

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