The new season of the German Formula 4, scheduled for 2027, already has 14 official teams that will participate in this exciting series categorizing young drivers. The competition will take place in support of the DTM, one of the top-tier motor racing championships in Europe.
After four years of hiatus, the championship will return with five races, and the list of teams has been announced recently. Among the 14 participating teams, the presence of Comtoyou Racing stands out, who has received their first opportunity in a new competitive setting.
Comtoyou Racing, based in Belgium, has positioned itself as one of the most notable entrants, after achieving two historic victories with Aston Martin at the DTM this year. Expectations are high and the demand for the new Formula 4 series is significant, with the team tasked with ensuring the quality and performance of the vehicles.
Interest and costs in competitions
According to sources close to the series management, there have been more than 70 applications to be part of the championship. However, the number of teams is limited to a maximum of 36, which has left out established names. The costs to participate are also a factor to consider, with vehicles selling for over 100,000 euros and annual operating expenses potentially exceeding 500,000 euros.
New entrants with notable names
In this new edition, LN4 Fusion, co-founded by Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris, assures that the impact of motorsport personalities, such as current BMW driver Augusto Farfus, will be notable. Farfus, along with promoter Mauricio Slaviero, is at the helm of another team, FS Motorsports, bringing significant experience to the tracks.
Championship structures and confirmed teams
In addition to Comtoyou Racing, which will manage two units, it has been confirmed that Vanwall F4 Racing, under the direction of former F1 driver Colin Kolles, will participate with a maximum of four vehicles. Other notable teams that have joined the competition include Van Amersfoort Racing and Mathilda Racing, with a distinguished history in the motorsport world.
The 14 teams confirmed for the new German Formula 4 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
- FS Motorsports
Provisional calendar for 2027
The competition will start in Oschersleben from May 7 to 9, with a calendar that includes races at various iconic circuits, such as Norisring and Nurburgring. The details of the calendar include:
- May 7-9: Oschersleben (DTM)
- June 18-20: Lausitzring (DTM)
- July 2-4: Norisring (DTM – to be confirmed)
- July 30 – August 1: Red Bull Ring (ADAC Racing Weekend)
- August 20-22: Nurburgring (DTM)
- September 24-26: Sachsenring (DTM)
- October 1-3: Hockenheim (ADAC Racing Weekend)
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
