The 2018 CAMS Australian Formula 4 Championship (initially known for sponsorship purposes as the CAMS Jayco Australian Formula 4 Championship and later as the CAMS Payce Australian Formula 4 Championship)[1] was the fourth Australian Formula 4 Championship, a motor racing competition for open-wheel racing cars complying with Formula 4 regulations, which were created by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for entry-level open-wheel championships. Teams and drivers competed in twenty-one races at six venues, starting on 7 April and ending on 4 November.[2]
The championship was won by Jayden Ojeda.[3]
Entries edit
The following drivers contested the championship. The following Australian-registered teams and drivers contested the championship.
| Team | No | Drivers | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGI Sport | 5 |  Ryan Suhle
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All |
| 31 | Jayden Ojeda
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All | |
| 50 | Ardie Jonic
|
2–7 | |
| Patrizicorse | 11 | Jackson Walls
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All |
| Team BRM | 12 | Josh Smith
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All |
| 15 | Lochie Hughes
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All | |
| 16 | Tommy Smith
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All | |
| 27 | Zayd Tones
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All | |
| 73 | Cameron Shields
|
1–5 | |
| 78 | Aaron Love
|
All | |
| Astuti Motorsport | 38 | Antonio Astuti
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1–2, 4–7 |
| Source:[4] | |||
Each entry utilised a Mygale M14-F4 chassis and a Ford engine.[5]
Calendar edit
The 2018 championship was held across seven rounds in Australia and New Zealand, supporting the Supercars Championship and the Shannons Nationals.
Calendar changes edit
- The championship visited New Zealand for the first time, with the final round of the championship to be held at Pukekohe Park Raceway.[2]
- The championship made its debut at Winton Motor Raceway.[2]
- The championship returned to Symmons Plains Raceway after a one-year absence.[2]
- The Sandown, Barbagallo and Surfers Paradise rounds were discontinued.[2]
Points system edit
Championship points were awarded in each race as follows:[6]
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Championship standings edit
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References edit
- ^ Howard, Tom (1 June 2018). "Australian F4 reveals new title sponsor". speedcafe.com. Speedcafe. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "2018 Calendar". Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
- ^ 2018 Championship - Points after Round Seven, www.formula4.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
- ^ "FOUR SEASONS OF FORMULA 4". Australian Formula 4. 4 April 2018. Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ 2018 CAMS PAYCE Australian Formula 4 Championship certified by FIA - Technical Regulations V2, docs.cams.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org
- ^ 2018 CAMS PAYCE Australian Formula 4 Championship certified by FIA - Sporting Regulations V2, docs.cams.com.au, as archived at web.archive.org