The sixteen year old driver, son of former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, won his first race just a week after making his debut in the category.
David Schumacher is making an impact at the F4 in the UAE. The German, who debuted in the championship last weekend and where he already managed to achieve his first pole position and his first podium, won this weekend one of the three tests that were played at the Dubai circuit. His first victory in open circuit. With six of seven podiums and three of four pole positions in his pocket, the spotlights will focus on him throughout the championship.
David was very pleased with his first performances in the championship, which serves him as preparation for the German F4: “The first two weekends in Formula 4 were very funny, I honestly did not expect to win so fast, I want to go back up to the car and driving in a few days The time here with my father and the team in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is a great preparation for my next season in Europe”, said Schumacher.
It was not the only surprise of the contest as Leon Köhler, rookie in a single-seater, left his mark of identity to win the race one and three of the weekend. The German driver also comes from winning the European KK2 championship of CIK-FIA last year and will be another of the rookies to follow.
The president of the Emirates Motor Sport Federation praised the performances of the two young drivers: “David and Leon showed that they have a bright future ahead and it is a great privilege that they have won their first F4 race here in the UAE”, he said.
The next round of the championship will be held this weekend, on the 2nd and 3rd of February, at the Yas Marina Circuit.
