The final day of the 2016 F4 British Championship certified by FIA - powered by Ford saw three drivers from three different teams still in contention for the most coveted prize in British single-seater racing. 

Such is the competitiveness of the series it seemed inevitable that the title would not be decided until the very end and this proved to be the case. Max Fewtrell refused to crack under pressure to win the final race and become FIA British Formula 4 Champion, as Sennan Fielding did everything he could in his attempt to land the title. 

Race victory was the perfect way for Fewtrell to claim the championship, but it was a win that was merely the tip of the iceberg on the back of a season where he proved that consistency wins championships. 16 podiums over the course of the year – more than any other driver – the foundation of his success.

“I cannot really put into words just how winning the title feels at the moment,” said Fewtrell. “It’s all a bit surreal and absolutely amazing. I’m really happy for the team too. It’s been such a long season, especially with it going down to the last race.

“I knew I couldn’t let Sennan past and I thought if he got past Ayrton it could get really tricky. I just stayed really consistent and in a good place.

“I’ve worked so hard with the team and it’s amazing to see it all pay off.

“Winning this championship with Ford involved and the FIA is amazing. I think it’s the best junior championship to win. I’m so happy to have won it in my first year of racing in cars. It’s definitely the highlight of my career so far.”

Added championship runner-up Fielding: “We made a few changes to the car which didn’t quite go to plan. I gave it my all from start to finish. I don’t think there was anything else I could have done. Every gap I could have gone for I did.

“It’s disappointing for myself and the team because we have put in so much hard work, but we’ve done so well to develop the car throughout the season.

“A massive thank you to everyone at JHR and Amigos for putting me on the grid. I’m looking forward to 2017 and hopefully I can get that lucky break I deserve. I have shown I can develop a car and bring a team on.

“The team have done a phenomenal job to compete against the likes of Carlin, Fortec and Arden which just shows that JHR are a top team.

“Without a doubt even if I had all the budget in the world I would still choose JHR and do it all over again.

“Thank you to everyone at British F4 as well. It really is one of the best championships in the world.”

Outside the title fight Jamie Caroline played a starring role in the penultimate round of the season to claim his first British F4 race victory and become the 10th different winner in a remarkable year for the Ford EcoBoost-powered series.

For the full race reports, visit the championship website here.

F4 British Championship certified by FIA – powered by Ford
Provisional results Round 28 Brands Hatch GP 1 October 2016 (am/pm)
11 laps / 26.76 miles
1 James PULL / GBR / Carlin 21m 24.773s / 75.00mph
2 Sennan FIELDING / GBR / JHR +1.488s
3 Max FEWTRELL / GBR / Carlin +2.822s
4 Rafael MARTINS / BRA / Arden +2.030s
5 Ayrton SIMMONS / GBR / Arden + 5.669s
6 Petru FLORESCU / ROU / Carlin +6.396s
7 Jamie CAROLINE / GBR / Fortec +6.592s
8 Alex QUINN / GBR / Fortec +17.955s
9 Jack BUTEL / GBR / JHR +19.319s
10 Luis LEEDS / AUS / Arden +21.849s etc.

Fastest lap Jamie Caroline / Fortec / 1m 37.902s / 89.47mph

Rookie class 1 Simmons; 2 Quinn; 3 Kjaergaard; 4 Martin
 

F4 British Championship certified by FIA - powered by Ford

Provisional results Round 29 Brands Hatch GP 2 October 2016 
14 laps / 34.06 miles
1 Jamie CAROLINE / GBR / Fortec 20m 39.385s / 98.95mph
2 Petru FLORESCU / ROU / Carlin +4.778s
3 Max FEWTRELL / GBR / Carlin +5.039s
4 Rafael MARTINS / BRA / Arden +5.239s
5 Sennan FIELDING / GBR / JHR +5.728s
6 Ayrton SIMMONS / GBR / Arden +6.433s
7 James PULL / GBR / Carlin +8.905s
8 Alex QUINN / GBR / Fortec +11.340s
9 Nicolai KJAERGAARD / DEN / Fortec +12.257s
10 Zane GODDARD / AUS / Double R +12.581s etc.

Fastest lap Billy MONGER / JHR / 1m 26.818s / 100.89mph

Rookie class 1 Simmons; 2 Quinn; 3 Kjaergaard; 4 Martin

Provisional results Round 30 Brands Hatch GP 2 October 2016
14 laps / 34.06 miles
1 Max FEWTRELL / GBR / Carlin 20m 37.529s / 99.09mph
2 Ayrton SIMMONS / GBR / Arden +0.339s
3 Sennan FIELDING / GBR / JHR +0.890s
4 James PULL / GBR / Carlin +1.961s
5 Luis LEEDS / AUS / Arden +2.520s
6 Zane GODDARD / AUS / Double R +3.006s
7 Devlin DEFRANCESCO / CDN / Carlin +6.229s
8 Petru FLORESCU / ROU / Carlin +6.772s
9 Jamie CAROLINE / GBR / Fortec +11.472s
10 Rafael MARTINS / BRA / Arden +16.790s etc.

Fastest lap Sennan FIELDING / JHR / 1m 27.274s / 100.37mph

Rookie class 1 Simmons; 2 Quinn; 3 Kjaergaard; 4 Martin

Provisional championship standings 1 Fewtrell 358; 2 Fielding 351; 3 Leeds 300; 4 Pull 291; 5 DeFrancesco 265; 6 Florescu 260; 7 Quinn 248; 8 Goddard 239; 9 Martins 205; 10 Caroline 181 etc.

Rookie class 1 Quinn 589; 2 Simmons 430; 3 Kjaergaard 400; 4 J Martin 393; 5 R Martin 130