Why Formula 4 is good for the road
The fourth generation of Ford junior single-seater has slicks and wings, but the ethos of staying close to road technology remains
As part of Autosport's celebration of Formula Ford's 50th birthday, we take a look at the latest junior single-seater to carry the Ford badge.
The British F4 car has many links to the technology we see on the roads, but it also has key elements to teach young drivers some important lessons for their motorsport careers.
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Stephen Lickorish is Group National Editor of Autosport and oversees coverage of the plethora of different club championships that operate in the UK. He was formerly Deputy Editor of Motorsport News and has reported on a wide variety of national race meetings for Autosport and MN since 2011. He currently focuses on the British Touring Car Championship's support categories, which always provide plenty to talk about. Stephen also holds a degree in journalism studies from the University of Sheffield.
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