GB4

The calendar, dates and everything you need to know about the GB4 Championship

Championship

The GB4 Championship partnered by the BRDC, is the best value entry-level junior single-seater category in the UK.

GB4 has been created to offer drivers graduating from karting or club racing a significantly lower cost route onto the single-seater ladder.

GB4 is a direct feeder series to higher open-wheel categories, running in close alignment with MSV's already successful GB3 Championship partnered by the BRDC. GB4 runs primarily on the same British GT race programme, offering teams an excellent platform from which to enter both series.

Teams attracted to the series include several GB3 operations, plus some of the country’s leading Formula Ford and sports car teams.

The championship meets the need for an affordable alternative for drivers beginning a single-seater career, with costs reduced when compared to FIA F4 following the introduction of its new car. GB4 aims to offer drivers the chance to contest a full season of competitive single-seater racing in Britain from £300,000.

Championship Format

Each GB4 Championship race weekend includes a 15 minute qualifying session and three 18 minute races. The grid for the first two races is determined in qualifying, with each driver’s quickest lap forming the race one grid, and their second quickest laps establishing the starting order for race two.

The third race will be a top 12 grid reversal with extra points awarded for positions gained as well as for each driver’s finishing position. All scores count towards a driver’s end of championship position.

The minimum age to compete in GB4 is 15, with the minimum licence requirement being Race Club. Testing is unrestricted.

Live Coverage

A significantly enhanced TV offering for the GB3 Championship means the majority of races are streamed live online. This strengthens GB3’s comprehensive free-to-air broadcast package, which includes the extension of MSV’s partnership with ITV to broadcast a one-hour highlights show on ITV4.

All races will be streamed live on the internet in full-HD, and will feature detailed on-screen graphics showing race positions and intervals between drivers.

Race Team Packages

Elite Motorsport provide you with a car which is professionally prepared by our mechanics. These mechanics will continue to provide assistance throughout your testing.

The car is readily available for use immediately and our packages can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.

Car specification

Car specs

Engine:

Autotecnica Motori (Abarth) turbocharged 1.4 litre engine producing 160bhp

Gearbox:

Sadev six-speed sequential transmission with paddleshift and Magneti Marelli electronics

Dimensions / Weight:

Wheelbase: 2750mm, Front Track: 1600mm, Rear Track: 1500mm, Weight: 570kg (with driver, excluding fuel)

Brakes:

Brembo 2-piston calipers with cast iron ventilated discs

Chassis / Bodywork:

Full carbon composite and aluminium honeycomb FIA-homologated monocoque manufactured by Tatuus Racing
Mainplane adjustable front wing
Two aero profiles and mainplane adjustable rear wing

Wheels & Tyres:

Pirelli

Suspension:

Twin wishbone suspension with pushrod actuation to Oram bump and rebound adjustable dampers. Camber and toe adjustment on both axles with roll centre and anti-squat adjustments on rear axle. Front and rear wheel tethers

Impact Structures:

FIA-approved front and rear carbon-fibre impact structures

Cockpit:

Side impact panels, HANS-compliant FIA head restraint and extractable seat

2023 Calendar

Car specs

2026 Packages

2026 Ginetta Junior, Ginetta GTP, GB3, GB4, European GT4 and GT3 Test and Season Packages.

Elite Motorsport have various drives available for the Ginetta Junior Championship, Ginetta GT Championship, GT4 European Championship, GB3 Championship and GB4.

We are able to tailor a package that fits your requirements, whether it is a full season campaign in a Championship plus testing, or just completing a testing programme through the year - we can cater for a range of options!

Complete arrive & drive packages are also available. This packages include full team support, race entries, tyres, fuel & consumables.
We ensure there is everything on hand that you could possibly need to go racing and or testing, in order to compete and prepare at the highest level.

Testing is available immediately, please Contact Us for more details and to arrange dates.

Additionally, Elite Motorsport is a supporter of the Ginetta Scholarship that runs at the end of every calendar year.

We are able to provide drivers with pre-scholarship Ginetta Junior testing available at Blyton Park, in order for new drivers to familiarise themselves with the machinery before heading into the coveted scholarship.

For more information on what Elite Motorsport can provide you, please view our range of Services here.