The Tatuus F4-T421 is an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by Italian manufacturer Tatuus, for Formula 4 junior categories, since 2021.[2][3][4][5]
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| Constructor | Tatuus |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Tatuus F4-T014 |
| Technical specifications[1] | |
| Chassis | Carbon-fiber monocoque, fiberglass body |
| Suspension (front) | Push-rod with twin non-adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable anti-roll bar and third element |
| Suspension (rear) | Push-rod with twin non-adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable anti-roll bar and third element |
| Height | 950 mm (37 in) |
| Axle track | 1,510 mm (59 in) (front) 1,460 mm (57 in) (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108 in) |
| Engine | Abarth FT-J/Autotecnica 1,368 cc (83 cu in) DOHC inline-4 turbocharged, longitudinally mounted in a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout |
| Transmission | SADEV 6-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox |
| Power | 180–185 hp (134–138 kW) |
| Weight | 570 kg (1,257 lb) including driver |
| Fuel | Various unleaded control fuel |
| Lubricants | Various |
| Brakes | 4-piston calipers Ventilated aluminum brake discs |
| Tyres | Various |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 2021 |
History edit
In January 2021, it was first announced that the car would go into production to make its competitive debut in the 2022 Formula 4 UAE Championship, as the successor of the Tatuus F4-T014, featuring the introduction of the halo, and other improved safety features.[6] Over the course of 2021, many Formula 4 championships announced their intent to use the car in the 2022 season: the Italian F4 Championship,[7] F4 British Championship,[8] F4 Spanish Championship, Formula 4 UAE Championship, F4 Brazilian Championship, ACCR Formula 4 Championship and ADAC Formula 4.
The car first began testing in September 2021.[9] The car made its competition debut in the 2022 Formula 4 UAE Championship, and featured in the 2022 seasons of all announced championships excluding the ACCR Formula 4 Championship, which was postponed due to global supply chain issues.[10]
Championships edit
References edit
- ^ "Art. 5. 2022 FIA Central European Zone Circuit Racing Championship and Endurance Championship" (PDF). Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ Gascoigne, Roger (October 23, 2021). "ADAC F4 continues with Tatuus-Abarth combination for 2022".
- ^ "Abarth alongside the champions of the future in ADAC F4 and British F4". www.media.stellantis.com.
- ^ McNamara, Rebecca (November 26, 2021). "F4 British Championship certified by FIA launches 2022 car and unveils ROKiT as Title Partner".
- ^ McNamara, Rebecca (November 10, 2021). "Inside the world's safest FIA Formula 4 car".
- ^ "Next-generation Formula 4 car set to hit the track this year". Formula Scout. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Italian F4 keeps Abarth power for Gen2, visits Spa in 2022". 8 October 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "F4 British Championship certified by FIA launches 2022 car and unveils ROKiT as Title Partner". 26 November 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Gallery: Tatuus begins testing of second-generation F4 car". 16 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "ACCR F4 series delayed to 2023, Trophy events to run for old cars". 6 July 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.