Race Report

FIA FORMULA 4
ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP, Rounds 07/08/09

Circuit: Monza (I), Length 5.793 km, 19^th – 21^st June 2026
www.monzanet.it

JENZER MOTORSPORT 2026:
Levi Arn (CH), Elia Weiss (D), Nicolas Cortes (MEX), Bader Al Sulaiti (QAT)

Weiss top and Arn with rookie podium in the heat in Monza

The third of seven rounds of the FIA F4 Italian Championship took place at the "Temple of Speed" in Monza. A large field of 49 cars was registered. The event was accompanied by plenty of blue skies and hot summer temperatures.

Qualifying

Friday, 19/06/26, 17.10 – 17.30 Q S1, Weather: Sunny, 34°C
Friday, 19/06/26, 17.40 – 18.00 Q S2

With 47 drivers, the number of participants exceeded the track's capacity for racing. According to the regulations, there were two qualifying series, which were drawn by lot. Each series had 20 minutes. The results of the two series were then used to form three groups: Groups A, B, and C. These groups then each competed in two qualifying races: Group B versus C, Group A versus B, and Group A versus C. The top 36 drivers competed in the final race in the end.

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Qualifying Race One (25 minutes + 1 lap) – Group A versus Group B

Saturday, 20/06/26, 11.30, Weather: Sunny, 33°C

The first race of the weekend started in the hot midday sun. On lap three, there was an accident, and the safety car took over. Fortunately, our three drivers were driving well and were not involved in the incident. Nicolas was 16^th, Elia 17^th, and Levi 18^th. At the restart, Levi found a way past his two team mates and moved up to 13^th place. Nicolas and Elia battled side-by-side through the chicane. Elia had to run wide over the kerbs and dropped back behind Nicolas. Nicolas was now 15^th and Elia 17^th. Soon there was another accident, and the safety car had to be deployed. Levi was now in 10^th place, Nicolas was 11^th, and Elia was right behind him in 12^th. At the restart, there was exactly one lap remaining until the checkered flag. Two more cars went off track, and Levi crossed the finish line in a fantastic 7^th place. This also meant 3^rd place on the Rookie podium for him. Nicolas finished in 11^th place, and Elia was right behind him in 12^th place.
Several time penalties were issued after the race, completely changing the results. Levi moved up to 4^th overall and 1^st in the rookie standings. Elia finished 8^th, and Nicolas dropped to 19^th after receiving a penalty for his action against Elia.

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Qualifying Race Two (25 minutes + 1 lap) – Group A versus Group B

Saturday, 20/06/26, 17.30, Weather: Sunny, 36°C

By the end of the afternoon, it was even hotter than at midday. Levi, however, got off to a great start and quickly gained positions, moving up to 13^th place. He then found himself battling with Rechenmacher; the two were side-by-side, and contact occurred. Levi's tire was so damaged that he decided not to return to the pits. Unfortunately, this ended his race. Bader had already moved up to 14^th position. After a safety car period, he fought for further positions and managed to cross the finish line in 13^th place.

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Qualifying Race Three (25 minutes + 1 lap) – Group A versus Group B

Sunday, 21/06/26, 09.30, Weather: Sunny, 30°C

Even on Sunday morning, the sun beat down on the track, and the temperature was already 30°C. Elia got off to a good start and initially held his position. He then dropped back to 12^th place, but towards the end of the race, he even climbed back up to 8^th. The final laps were intense, and Elia brought home a great 10^th place. Nicolas and Bader battled in the midfield, exchanging positions several times. In the second half of the race, Bader made his move and worked his way up to 13^th place. Nicolas was in 16^th place when he got hit and spun off track on the very last lap and failed to finish. He was classified 28^th.
Penalties were handed out after the race, and the result changed. Elia moved up to 7^th place and Bader to 11^th.

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Final Race (25 minutes + 1 lap)

Sunday, 21/06/26, 14.00, Weather: Sunny, 36°C

The final race took place in sweltering heat. Elia got off to a great start and kept pace with the leading group. Soon there was an accident, and the safety car took over. Elia was already in 6^th place, but after the restart, he had an off track moment and drove through the gravel and dropped back to 9^th. The final minutes of the race were intense before the safety car had to be deployed again. Elia kept his good pace and worked his way up to 7^th place. The race was finished behind the safety car, and Elia crossed the finish line in excellent 7^th position. Levi was driving well and was in a good position in 13^th place when, towards the end the race, someone hit him in the chicane, spinning him around. This dropped Levi to 31^st place. Bader started from 22nd and had already worked his way up to 18^th when he dropped back to 23^rd. By the end of the race, he had moved back up the field and crossed the finish line in 18^th place. Unfortunately, Nicolas missed the final race by two places and could only watch.
Penalties were handed out after the race, and the result changed. Elia moved up to 6^th place.

Levi Arn (CH)

+24

Elia Weiss (D)

+14

Nicolas Cortes (MEX)

+13

Bader Al Sulaiti (QAT)

+18

© Photo Pellegrini

Championship Standings

FIA F4 Italian Championship 2026 after 9 races:
1^st Luka Sammalisto (FIN), 228 points; 2^nd David Cosma Cristofor (ROU), 181 points; 3^rd Alp Aksoy (TUR), 166 points; 4^th Oleksandr Savinkov (UKR), 150 points; 5^th Ary Bansal (IND), 143 points; 6^th Edward Robinson (E), 138 points; 16^th Bader Al Sulaiti (QAT), 59 points; 17^th Elia Weiss (D), 51 points; 23^rd Levi Arn (CH), 30 points; 27^th Artem Severiukhin (KGZ), 20 points; 37^th Nicolas Cortes (MEX), 6 points

Rookie-Standings:
1^st Alp Aksoy (TUR), 217 points; 2^nd Knud Nielsen (DK), 176 points; 3^rd Kenzo Craigie (GB), 170 points; 7^th Levi Arn (CH), 127 points

2026 FIA FORMULA 4 ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP – AGENDA

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