2023 Formula 4 CEZ Championship

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The 2023 Formula 4 CEZ Championship, known as 2023 ACCR Czech Formula prior to the FIA certification in May, was the first season of the Formula 4 CEZ Championship, a motor racing series for the Central Europe regulated according to FIA Formula 4 regulations, and organised and promoted by the Automobile Club of the Czech Republic (ACCR), Krenek Motorsport and HM Sports. [1]

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It commenced on 29 April at Hungaroring in Hungary and concluded on 8 October at Balaton Park Circuit in the same country. [2]

Teams and drivers

TeamNo.DriverRounds
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg SAPE Motorsport6 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Miroslav Mikeš [3] 2–6
Flag of Hungary.svg Ideal Line Performance / Gender Racing Team [4] 13 Flag of Hungary.svg Oliver MichlAll
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg JMT Racing17 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Rieger [5] 4
65 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Roman Roubíček [6] 5–6
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sauter Engineering + Design21 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter [7] All
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport 24 Flag of Italy.svg Simon Zhang [a] 6
25 Flag of Denmark.svg Mathias Bjerre Jakobsen [8] 2–5
Flag of Jamaica.svg Thomas Gore [9] 6
27 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer [10] All
28 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Reno Francot [11] All
144 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Max Karhan [5] 4–6
Flag of Austria.svg Renauer Motorsport46 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Šafránek [12] 1–3
66 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nikolas Taylor [11] 1–3
Flag of Germany.svg PHM Racing 48 Flag of the United States.svg James Egozi [13] 2
57 Flag of Thailand.svg Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi [13] 2

Race calendar and results

The provisional calendar featuring six round across five countries was published on 3 November 2022. [15] All rounds, except for the Slovakiaring one supporting the European Truck Racing Championship, are a part of the ESET Cup package. [16] The first round at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on 8–9 April was cancelled and replaced by a standalone event at Balaton Park on 7–8 October. [2]

Rnd.Circuit/LocationDatePole positionFastest lapWinning driverWinning team
1R1 Flag of Hungary.svg Hungaroring, Mogyoród 30 April Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
R2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
2R1 Flag of Austria.svg Red Bull Ring, Spielberg 20 May Flag of the United States.svg James Egozi Flag of the United States.svg James Egozi Flag of the United States.svg James Egozi Flag of Germany.svg PHM Racing
R221 May Flag of the United States.svg James Egozi Flag of the United States.svg James Egozi Flag of Germany.svg PHM Racing
3R1 Flag of Slovakia.svg Automotodróm Slovakia Ring, Orechová Potôň 10 June Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter Flag of the Netherlands.svg Reno Francot Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
R2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter Flag of the Netherlands.svg Reno Francot Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
4R1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Autodrom Most, Most 5 August Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
R26 August Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
R3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
5R1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Brno Circuit, Brno 9 September Flag of the Netherlands.svg Reno Francot Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter Flag of the Netherlands.svg Reno Francot Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
R2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
6R1 Flag of Hungary.svg Balaton Park Circuit, Balatonfőkajár 7 October Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport
R28 October Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sauter Engineering + Design
R3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport

Championship standings

Points are awarded to the top 10 classified finishers in each race. No points are awarded for pole position or fastest lap.

Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
Points251815121086421

Drivers' standings

PosDriver HUN
Flag of Hungary.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
SVK
Flag of Slovakia.svg
MOS
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BRN
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BAL
Flag of Hungary.svg
Pts
R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R3R1R2R1R2R3
1 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ethan Ischer115Ret36†11121141263
2 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Reno Francot32321122212323261
3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Michael Sauter 264Ret2243433212204
4 Flag of Hungary.svg Oliver Michl549454678547Ret6112
5 Flag of Denmark.svg Mathias Bjerre Jakobsen634338345106
6 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Miroslav Mikeš10865555DNS687875
7 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Max Karhan8676765756
8 Flag of the United States.svg James Egozi 1150
9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nikolas Taylor4375WDWD43
10 Flag of Jamaica.svg Thomas Gore43439
11 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Šafránek6586WDWD30
12 Flag of Italy.svg Shimo Zhang 56528
13 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Rieger74626
14 Flag of Thailand.svg Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi 2724
15 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Roman Roubíček7898918
PosDriverR1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R3R1R2R1R2R3Pts
HUN
Flag of Hungary.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
SVK
Flag of Slovakia.svg
MOS
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BRN
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BAL
Flag of Hungary.svg
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenPoints classification
BlueNon-points classification
Non-classified finish (NC)
PurpleRetired, not classified (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Withdrew (WD)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Excluded (EX)

Bold – Pole
Italics – Fastest Lap

Teams' standings

PosDriver HUN
Flag of Hungary.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
SVK
Flag of Slovakia.svg
MOS
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BRN
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BAL
Flag of Hungary.svg
Pts
R1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R3R1R2R1R2R3
1 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Jenzer Motorsport 11321111111121549
32533322222333
2 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Sauter Engineering + Design264Ret2243433212204
3 Flag of Hungary.svg Ideal Line Performance / Gender Racing Team549454678547Ret6112
4 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg SAPE Motorsport10865555DNS687875
5 Flag of Germany.svg PHM Racing 1174
27
6 Flag of Austria.svg Renauer Motorsport4375WDWD73
6586WDWD
7 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg JMT Racing7467898944
PosDriverR1R2R1R2R1R2R1R2R3R1R2R1R2R3Pts
HUN
Flag of Hungary.svg
RBR
Flag of Austria.svg
SVK
Flag of Slovakia.svg
MOS
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BRN
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg
BAL
Flag of Hungary.svg

Notes

  1. Zhang is a Chinese driver racing under Italian license

References

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  12. 1 2 "Jiří Šafránek and William Karlsson heading to Formula 4". ESET V4 Cup. 17 February 2023.
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