German Formula 4 is making a massive return in 2027 after a four-year hiatus, and the demand for spots on the grid was absolutely insane, with over 70 potential car entries fighting for just 14 team slots. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a full-blown boom for the series, now organized by Gedlich Racing and set to run five rounds supporting the DTM.
The Grid Is Set and It’s Packed With Talent
The organizers, including DTM legend Kris Nissen as sporting director, had a tough job sifting through all the applications. They confirmed 14 teams, and some of the names joining are straight-up shocks. Take Comtoyou Racing, a Belgian outfit that just scored the first two Aston Martin victories in DTM history this year with Nicki Thiim. These guys are jumping into formula racing for the first time with two cars, a bold move that shows how serious this series is. The car itself costs over 100,000 euros, with running costs hitting 500,000 euros or more per season, depending on who you talk to. This isn’t small potatoes; it’s a major investment, and it shows the level of commitment these teams are bringing.
F1 and DTM Legends Are All In
When you look at the confirmed teams, it’s clear this isn’t just any junior series. We’re talking about serious motorsport heavy hitters getting involved. The LN4 Fusion team, for example, was co-founded by none other than Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris himself. His initials and usual racing number are right there in the name. Norris even competed in German Formula 4 back in 2015, grabbing a win at Spa during his three race weekends with the Mucke team. Then there’s FS Motorsports, founded by BMW works driver and former DTM racer Augusto Farfus and motorsport promoter Mauricio Slaviero. These two Brazilians run a driver agency and are using German Formula 4 as a key platform. And let’s not forget the newly formed Vanwall F4 Racing project, headed by former Formula 1 team principal Colin Kolles and open-wheel racing legend Trevor Carlin. This squad is based at the ByKolles facility and plans to run the maximum permitted four cars, a clear statement of intent.
Vanwall isn’t alone in going for maximum car count. Dutch outfit Van Amersfoort Racing, which has a track record of running current F1 stars like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, is also bringing four cars to the grid. German team Mathilda Racing is doing the same, making it three teams committed to a full four-car assault. The confirmed teams for the series are: Van Amersfoort Racing, Mathilda Racing, Vanwall F4 Racing, LN4 Fusion, Jenzer Motorsport, Step Motorsport, Renauer Motorsport, CRAM, AS Motorsport, Dutt Motorsport, drive.solutions, Comtoyou Racing, PK Carsport, and FS Motorsports.
The provisional 2027 race calendar looks stacked already, with rounds at Oschersleben, Lausitzring, Norisring (to be confirmed), Red Bull Ring, Nurburgring, Sachsenring, and Hockenheim, primarily supporting the DTM. This series is going to be electric from day one, and you won’t want to miss a second.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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