The 2024 season of the F4 Spanish Championship comes to a close this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with three drivers still in the running for the title.
Keanu Al Azhari, who earned his fourth victory in Jerez, arrives at the final round with 239 points, leaving no room for error. Just behind him is rookie Mattia Colnaghi, who took two wins in Andalusia and arrives to Montmeló trailing the Emirati by just 13 points.
The third contender in this battle is Maciej Gladysz. The resilient Pole aims to maximize his opportunities, with little to lose, as he arrives with 180 points – 59 behind the leader – and 75 points still in play this weekend.
Meanwhile, the teams’ championship will be contested by the two Dutch squads, with KCL by MP Motorsport ahead MP Motorspor. This is a scenario that already, mathematically, secures the seventh crown for the Westmaas-based team.
The Catalan track has been a fixture in the F4 Spanish Championship since its inaugural season, and thousands of spectators are expected in the stands during this edition of the NAPA Racing Weekend, where fans can also enjoy Eurocup-3, Porsche Sprint Challenge Iberica, and Toyota GR Cup Spain.
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As is typical for the final round of the year, many drivers are making their first appearance in the championship as a stepping stone for the next season. Teodor Skorpil, Ariel Elkin, Ary Bansal, and Hudson Schwartz are making their debut in the series, while Lorenzo Castillo will represent Sainteloc Racing at this last event of the year.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya boasts one of the most distinctive layouts, with three very different sections, featuring fast turns, long straights, heavy braking points, and a technical zone. The track’s elevation changes also make it unique.
Track activity will begin on Friday with over two hours of collective testing. The only free practice session this weekend will be held on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. The first qualifying session in Montmeló will take place at 12:00 p.m. local time, where we will find out who claims the weekend’s first B.R.M Chronographes Pole Position and will start from the front in Race 1, scheduled for 2:05 p.m. local time.
On Sunday, the schedule includes a second qualifying session (9:00 a.m. local time), a short race at 11:05 a.m., and the final race of the weekend at 3:30 p.m. local time.
