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2020 Anglo-Irish F4: It's over
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 11:55
by Bobby Doorknobs
Season 3!
The SimulatorGrand Prix 2. Same as what Klon uses for Alt-F1, Aerond for ARWS, Normal for F3... you know this intro well.
The CarsI'm not a fan of one-make formulae (well, it depends but let's not talk about me) but unfortunately this ain't the seventies anymore and competitive car design is just too damned expensive. This sad reality is reflected here, so everybody's stuck with the same inexpensive Mygale-Ford that's worked well these past couple of years.
The DriversI'll break it down like this:
- Drivers can be real-life or fictional
- Your chances aren't great for drivers that have driven and shown consistently good pace in more senior classes. The higher up the ladder, the lower your chances of signing the driver
- Drivers must be at least
15 years old before the start of the season. I will ask all participants to show a proof of age from either the
canon driver list spreadsheet, wiki, Wikipedia, Driverdb etc.
- Most drivers are expected to be of British or Irish origin. I don't expect a grid filled with them, this is just a guideline
- Drivers can improve over the course of the season. I intend to introduce a slightly different system from last year, but that's something I need to think about further
The TeamsA 26-car maximum, with 1-2 cars per entrant. Teams are mostly expected to be UK or Irish-based (again, guideline, but you know it makes sense). If the 26-car limit is not met, I will ask for certain teams to expand to three or perhaps four cars, depending on how short we get.
The Race WeekendI'm the sort of person that prefers a single, longer race as opposed to breaking the weekend up into chunks, but there's nothing seriously wrong with the double-header format, is there? So yeah, two races per weekend with a qualifying session for each.
The Points SystemThis:
1 - 15 pts
2 - 12 pts
3 - 10 pts
4 - 8 pts
5 - 6 pts
6 - 5 pts
7 - 4 pts
8 - 3 pts
9 - 2 pts
10 - 1 pt
Pole Position - 2 pts
The Penalty SystemDrivers who commit any breach of regulations and/or dangerous on-track behaviour will be given penalty points. Drivers who accumulate 20 penalty points will serve a one weekend ban, which applies across all FIA Formula 4 series worldwide. Drivers who accumulate 40 will serve a one calendar year ban from all F4 series. Penalty points expire 12 months from the date of issue, and roll over into the next season if applicable.
The full list of F4 drivers who currently have penalty points on their licence can be found in the spreadsheet linked below:
http://formularejects.com/f4penaltiesThe Race Calendar1. Rochester Trophy (Brands Hatch Indy Circuit) - 4-5 April
2. Billy Monger Trophy (Thruxton) - 18-19 April
3. International Trophy F4 (Silverstone National Circuit) - 2-3 May
4. Sunflower Trophy (Bishopscourt International Circuit) - 16-17 May
5. International Gold Cup (Oulton Park Island Circuit) - 30-31 May
6. British F4 Grand Prix (Donington Park National Circuit) - 12-13 June
-. In-season test (Donington Park) - 15-16 June7. Martin Donnelly Trophy (Kirkistown) - 27-28 June
8. Connacht Trophy (Athlone) - 11-12 July
9. Ulster Trophy (Lake Torrent) - 1-2 August
10. Norfolk Trophy (Snetterton 200 Circuit) - 15-16 August
11. Birmingham Superprix F4 (Birmingham) - 29-30 August
12. Leinster Trophy (Mondello Park International Circuit) - 19-20 September
13. Formula 4 Final (Brands Hatch GP Circuit) - 3-4 October
The Entry ListSee
wiki page.The Waiting RoomIf you want to join in but missed the opening signups, you can just take a seat here and, I don't know, do whatever you want, it's your time.
1. Bandon23 (applied 27/02/2017 at 16:51)
2. Pilot8 (applied 04/03/2017 at 15:38)
3. CarloSpace (applied 27/01/2018 at 13:40)
4. Gertrand Bachot (applied 02/02/2018 at 23:33)
5. Dexter249 (applied 03/02/2018 at 22:38)
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 12:53
by TomDilain
Put me on the waiting list, please?
Also, Michael McManus (2005/01/27) is looking for a drive with any team willing to use his service.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 13:20
by kevinbotz
Macmillan shall continue to suffer from Stockholm syndrome in 2020.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 13:40
by This Could Be You
BORC will still attempt to reason with its captors in 2020 (Translation: we're staying in F4)
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 15:25
by aggi
Can I be included in the waiting list?
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 15:38
by Normal32
I will carry on, but under a new team. TBC.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 16:55
by Dom_Wings
Czech driver Patrik Moravec (DOB: 12/12/2002) would like to enter the series, and he is interested in offers from any team. He will carry sponsorship from Ceská pojistovna.
Oh, and enter me in the waiting list.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 17:03
by Gonzalez
Carlin will return for next season
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 17:15
by Ataxia
I'd like someone to keep Arden going in the series, but I won't return for 2020. Thanks for everything!
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:02
by novitopoli
After her good showing in last year's AIF4, Irish ace Siobhán de Bhailéara is looking to stay in the series for another year, preferably with BORC.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 21:13
by V8fan12
Peak Aeroracing will be back
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 00:06
by Bobby Doorknobs
Normal32 wrote:I will carry on, but under a new team. TBC.
Ataxia wrote:I'd like someone to keep Arden going in the series, but I won't return for 2020. Thanks for everything!
Hmmm...
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 01:50
by BKGlover
American driver B.K. Glover is looking to break into the racing world. As such, he's willing to accept almost any offer made.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 03:53
by kevinbotz
BKGlover wrote:American driver B.K. Glover is looking to break into the racing world. As such, he's willing to accept almost any offer made.
Team Macmillan would be willing to extend a race seat to Glover for the impending 2020 season.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 04:11
by Normal32
Autosport+ wrote:West Racing Formula enters Anglo-Irish F4
Frederick West, a Scottish entrepeneur, has decided to start up his own racing team, West Racing Formula, buying out the remaining assets of the Raikkonen-Robertson Racing, while moving the base to Glasgow, Scotland.
"I am very pleased to finally start this." said West, "It's been my passion project for quite a while to do this, and I am very happy to get it off ground."
Despite West's limited funding, he was able to do just enough, in his own words, to get the funding he needed for the team.
"We will keep the original line-up of Clara Descoteaux and Rob Ritchie." he continued. "They have proven themselves very capable."
"I think Scotland's first F4 team is gonna be more than capable, despite it's handicaps." he concluded.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 06:18
by CaptainGetz12
I will return with Fortec Motorsport , and we will drop William Bronson and leave our 2 cars open for driver offers.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 06:35
by BKGlover
kevinbotz wrote:BKGlover wrote:American driver B.K. Glover is looking to break into the racing world. As such, he's willing to accept almost any offer made.
Team Macmillan would be willing to extend a race seat to Glover for the impending 2020 season.
Thank you. Offer Accepted.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 09:35
by This Could Be You
novitopoli wrote:After her good showing in last year's AIF4, Irish ace Siobhán de Bhailéara is looking to stay in the series for another year, preferably with BORC.
BORC wishes to retain de Bhailéara for 2020. However, as race winner Toshio Maka has moved up to the ELMS series (and possibly F3), our second seat is still available.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 10:08
by TomDilain
This Could Be You wrote:novitopoli wrote:After her good showing in last year's AIF4, Irish ace Siobhán de Bhailéara is looking to stay in the series for another year, preferably with BORC.
BORC wishes to retain de Bhailéara for 2020. However, as race winner Toshio Maka has moved up to the ELMS series (and possibly F3), our second seat is still available.
VAR International is willing to pay for their academy driver, Michael McManus to race with BORC in 2020.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 10:41
by Dom_Wings
Moravec is still interested in a seat. He will also bring in sponsorship, and has slightly more experience.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 12:58
by DemocalypseNow
Rejectsport wrote:Christopherson Racing winds down Formula 4 team, joins Arden effort
Former F1 race winner Jack Christopherson has wound down his Formula 4 effort, electing to buy a stake in Arden's F4 operation which involves a minor rebrand for the long standing junior team.
Christopherson Racing was a title contender in the 2018 season with the eponymous team owner's protege Imani Burrell, but struggled to replicate this success last season.
Now, with more funds needed to support Burrell's career in higher rungs of the single seater ladder, Christopherson has opted to shut down his standalone F4 effort, and create a partnership with longstanding junior outfit Arden to reduce costs.
"It was a common sense decision to make," said Christopherson. "The number one priority for this programme is to support the drivers. From a cost perspective, it didn't make sense to continue running our own F4 team alone, but rather forge partnerships with established teams that have greater economies of scale."
"Arden is one of the best in the business, so I have complete confidence in their ability to deliver."
As part of the tie-up, the team will be rebranded as JC Arden in Formula 4, with one of the two seats expected to be set aside for Christopherson's emerging talent programme.
Yeah, so, if it's cool, I'd like to take over Arden and merge them into Christopherson, creating
JC Arden.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 13:13
by AdrianBelmonte_
Let's confirm FXS for the 3rd season in a row
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 13:19
by Pinkd56
MK Scuderia will return, having now settled into their new Irish base.
In other news, Charles Rawstorne is looking for a drive.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 13:40
by CarloSpace
Waiting list, please.
Also, 2019 Rookie Cup runner-up
Ramy Ghazal is looking for a seat. FXS Racing have the priority if they are interested.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 14:14
by aggi
A German rookie and a junior karting champion, Agnes Hertz (2005/04/03) is looking to try her luck in single-seater. She will bring personal sponsors.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 15:11
by pasta_maldonado
aggi wrote:A German rookie and a junior karting champion, Agnes Hertz (2005/04/03) is looking to try her luck in single-seater. She will bring personal sponsors.
Is she sponsored by Hertz car rental?
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 15:59
by CaptainGetz12
aggi wrote:A German rookie and a junior karting champion, Agnes Hertz (2005/04/03) is looking to try her luck in single-seater. She will bring personal sponsors.
Fortec Motorsport will offer her a drive for car #24.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 16:35
by This Could Be You
Reject_Dom wrote:Moravec is still interested in a seat. He will also bring in sponsorship, and has slightly more experience.
BORC confirm the signing of Patrik Moravec for the 2020 season.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 16:36
by Dom_Wings
Moravec confirms, and is happy to be given the chance by BORC.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 16:53
by aggi
pasta_maldonado wrote:aggi wrote:A German rookie and a junior karting champion, Agnes Hertz (2005/04/03) is looking to try her luck in single-seater. She will bring personal sponsors.
Is she sponsored by Hertz car rental?
Nooo.
CaptainGetz12 wrote:Fortec Motorsport will offer her a drive for car #24.
Miss Hertz accepts this offer. She's thrilled to join the competition.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 18:02
by Gonzalez
Carlin is currently willing to offer Odhran Mac Aodha a contract extention for 2020 as well as Harry Platten.
If Panthera is returning, up and coming Cameroonian Samson Enoch is looking to stay with the team, or else he is open to offers to other teams in case the first one fails.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 21:19
by Normal32
Gonzalez wrote:Carlin is currently willing to offer Odhran Mac Aodha a contract extention for 2020 as well as Harry Platten.
If Panthera is returning, up and coming Cameroonian Samson Enoch is looking to stay with the team, or else he is open to offers to other teams in case the first one fails.
Mac Aodha accepts.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 27 Jan 2018, 22:10
by V8fan12
Jemma Triggs and Gerallt Davies will continue with Peak Aeroracing
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 28 Jan 2018, 00:13
by Peteroli34
Hunter Autosport will return for 2020
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 28 Jan 2018, 14:34
by Miguel98
Calinetic will return for 2020.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 28 Jan 2018, 18:17
by matisena
Croatian season experiencied in Italian Formula 4, Marina Ivanovic (2002/12/14) she wants to try a season in Anglo-Irish Formula 4 and will bring some sponsors.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 30 Jan 2018, 22:28
by Bandon23
British driver Anthony Barnett (2002/06/18) is looking for a drive and hoping to have it's first season in Anglo-Irish F4. If anyone is willing to have him, will be appreciated.
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 02:10
by CaptainGetz12
Bandon23 wrote:British driver Anthony Barnett (2002/06/18) is looking for a drive and hoping to have it's first season in Anglo-Irish F4. If anyone is willing to have him, will be appreciated.
Fortec offers him a seat in car #25 (if we're allowed a second car this year).
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 19:51
by AdrianBelmonte_
matisena wrote:Croatian season experiencied in Italian Formula 4, Marina Ivanovic (2002/12/14) she wants to try a season in Anglo-Irish Formula 4 and will bring some sponsors.
FXS would like to offer her a seat for this season
Re: 2020 Anglo-Irish Formula 4: Roll Call
Posted: 31 Jan 2018, 21:08
by Bobby Doorknobs
CaptainGetz12 wrote:Bandon23 wrote:British driver Anthony Barnett (2002/06/18) is looking for a drive and hoping to have it's first season in Anglo-Irish F4. If anyone is willing to have him, will be appreciated.
Fortec offers him a seat in car #25 (if we're allowed a second car this year).
Yes, this is probably a good time to remind people to seriously think about how many cars they want to run this year (which, knowing everybody here, is about five per team!). I like an empty waiting list by the start of the season.
That said, if every single person on the waiting list comes back in the next week saying they want to run a team, I may end up having to take a leaf from the Italian F4 book...