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How a Formula 4 underdog is taking on the big guns

By:

Stephen Lickorish

Nov 13, 2019, 2:06 PM

The margin between success and failure in Formula 4 is tiny, but JHR Development's investment in a bespoke Pro-Sim racing simulator is helping tip the balance in its favour

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Nine tenths of a second.

The Silverstone National circuit might be far from the longest track on the British Formula 4 calendar, but that tiny gap was the difference between the fastest and slowest driver in qualifying at the venue in September. That's particularly impressive when you consider that one of the drivers was making their debut.

When the entire field is that close and you are up against single-seater powerhouses like Carlin, Double R, Arden and Fortec, you need to be at the top of your game and use all the tools you can to help find those crucial tenths. And that is exactly what the JHR Developments squad has been doing this season.

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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.