The third and final round of the F4 Trophy took place this past weekend here in Abu Dhabi, officially closing this first part of my single-seater season, which included testing and my first three official Formula 4 races.
It was definitely the most positive weekend out of the three. In qualifying, I secured P13, starting mid-pack — a solid place to begin.
Race 1 went really well. I had consistent pace and made some good overtakes. I managed the race cleanly, without mistakes, and finished P11. It was a strong performance, and I’m happy with how it went.
Race 2 was more difficult. Starting again from P13, I was involved in a contact with another car on the opening lap, which caused me to spin. Shortly after, a safety car came out due to another incident a few corners later, but by that point I was already at the back of the field.
I restarted from last position and worked my way up with several overtakes, but I couldn’t get past P20. It’s a shame, because I had good pace and my goal was to break into the top ten — something I truly believe was within reach. Unfortunately, that early contact compromised the entire race.
That said, the overall result of the weekend — and the F4 Trophy as a whole — is positive.
These have been three important races — my first ever in Formula 4 — and every session has been a chance to learn, improve, and gain experience, especially with starts, racecraft, and working closely with the team.
Big thanks to the PREMA team for their great work, to my sponsors for their support, and to everyone who’s been following and backing me throughout this journey.
Now it’s time to head home, get some rest, and enjoy the holidays with my family — time to recharge both physically and mentally.
In just a few weeks, we’ll be back on track for the Formula 4 Middle East Championship 2026, which kicks off right here in Abu Dhabi, before moving on to Dubai and Qatar. It will be a busy and exciting start to the year, and I’m ready to face it with full focus and motivation.
See you soon!
— Beco Bernoldi