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New Formula 4 championship from BRDC and MSV in 2013

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    Another new single-seater championship has been announced, backed by the British Racing Drivers’ Club and Jonathan Palmer’s MotorSport Vision.

    The series aims to be a cost-effective first rung on the ladder for aspiring drivers. The series organisers say a season will cost from £35,000 for private entrants up to £70,000 for fully-fledged teams:

    BRDC Formula 4 will see identical cars built around a chassis designed by the RFR company now headed by Ralph Firman, who founded and ran the legendary Van Diemen operation. Latest technology spaceframe construction will provide the optimal balance of strength, low cost and ease of repair, and the chassis will meet the latest 2012 FIA safety standards and feature front and rear wings.

    The cars, which will be known as MSV F4-013, will be powered by the cost effective and proven 2 litre Ford Duratec engine, developing 175bhp and featuring a Cosworth engine management system. The gearbox will be more sophisticated than any previous car at this level, being a 6 speed Sadev transmission incorporating paddle shift. Cosworth will also supply the gearbox control system. The cars will run on slick and wet compound tyres provided by Yokohama.

    Could this be a potential replacement for Formula Renault 2.0, whose British series was cancelled this year? Full press release here:

    http://www.msvracing.com/news/2012/september/msv-announces-new-brdc-formula-4-championship-for-2013.aspx

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