After ten rounds of three-place competition, Zheng Yingcong of Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit Team won the annual championship of Shell Heineken F4 Formula, and the runner-up and runner-up of the annual Drivers Cup were respectively won by Liu Zexuan of Smart Life Racing Team and Li Sicheng of BlackJack 2 1 Team. Li Qingxin of iDEAK Team won the annual Masters Cup of Shell Heineken F4 Formula, and Li Chao of Jike Team and Huang of Jike Team won the runner-up and runner-up of the annual Masters Cup respectively. Hu Chengru of Kaifei Team won Shell Heineken F4 Formula Rookie Driver of the Year. ? Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit Team won the annual championship of Shell Heineken Formula F4 Team Cup, while Jike Team and Smart Life Team were runner-up and runner-up respectively. Shell Heineken and Jin Hu Tire are annual diamond partners, and Chefu, Beechwein, 5 100 Tibetan Glacier Mineral Water, Eirto Tools, Du Ya Car Paint and Wow are annual gold partners.
Authentic Chinese core, set out to the world
Just two weeks before the decisive battle in Ningbo, Shell Heineken Formula F4 once again landed in the Grand Prix in Macau, and for the second year in a row, it was an independent event in the Grand Prix in Macau and achieved unique results in China.
This is not the first time that Shell Heineken F4 has entered the world-class racing stage. As early as 2008, the ——AGF Formula Asia International Open, the predecessor of Shell Heineken F4 Formula, completed the first "sailing" of the China Auto Race and held a sub-race at the famous F 1 track-Sepang International Circuit. ?
In addition to creating a number of firsts in China, Shell Heineken Formula F4 is the only event in China that can earn FIA Super Driver's License points. As a part of F 1 ladder race system, F4 racing car was born to fill the gap between go-karting and F3, and build a promotion road for young drivers from go-karting to F4, to F3 and F2, and finally to F 1. As a ladder for China drivers to enter F 1, Shell Heineken F4 formula points out the direction for all China drivers who want to climb the highest mountain in the racing world.
What's even more surprising is that, as an international race, both AGF, the predecessor, and Formula F4 of Shell Heineken have been adhering to the tradition that the racing car is equipped with China engine and the race is run by China people, and it is the authentic "Chinese core"-the engine produced by Geely Automobile that drives the race.
As we all know, power plant is the core of racing car. Shell Heineken F4 is equipped with a Geely 2.0 naturally aspirated engine, the specific model is NL- 1C 4G20. As we all know, F4 racing engine must pass FIA certification. This Geely engine, together with Ford and Honda, has been successfully certified and supplied to F4 events all over the world. Besides China F4, Argentine F4 is also equipped with this kind of engine. There is no doubt that China's racing level is gradually approaching the world-class level.
Multi-driver lineup, leading all-round progress
At the same time, as the entry-level event of Formula One, the Formula Four drivers of Shell Heineken also showed great inclusiveness. The contestants covered different age stages, such as Lin after 70, Liu Zexuan after 80, Zheng Yingcong after 90, Xu after 00 and so on. No matter what stage the driver is in, F4 helps the driver realize his racing dream with its strong driving tolerance.
The sources of the contestants are also diverse: Li Sicheng is a returned talent with overseas racing experience. Before returning to China, he had participated in Formula One races in the United States and participated in Shell Heineken F4 drivers to consolidate his basic racing skills. Liu Zexuan is a cross-border network celebrity driver who is popular because of variety shows; Li Chao is a famous gentleman driver and entrepreneur in China. It can be seen that drivers at different stages have gained growth from the event. ?
Embrace cooperation and win-win.
In addition to building a promotion ladder for drivers' level, Shell Heineken F4 Formula has never forgotten the important task of nationals in its cooperation and exchanges with various events. Back to the1000th race of 20 19 and F 1, F4 landed at Shanghai International Circuit as a cooperative race. Back to 20 17-20 18, F4 cooperated with WTCR World Touring Car Championship. In the post-epidemic era of 20021,F4 has been holding a cooperative attitude, and in the name of the only national Formula One race, it has realized the cultural exchange of motor racing with various national and international races.
In the season opener, the Shell Heineken F4 formula teamed up with the China GT China Super Sports Car Championship, providing a colorful racing experience for online audiences. ?
In the Macau sub-race, Shell Heineken Formula F4 won the main race of the Macau Grand Prix for the second time. The champion driver Charles Liang received the support and participation of Deli, a well-known team from Hong Kong and Macao, which provided opportunities for the exchange and integration of racing culture in different regions.
In the final battle of Ningbo, the year-end finals of 202 1 Super League were also released with Shell Heineken F4 formula. Super League matches in the form of first-line active professional drivers leading folk enthusiasts, which opens up channels for ordinary people to contact professional racing cars.
Professional Shell Heineken F4 Formula and People-friendly Super League jointly held the year-end finals, which is the embodiment of Geely Holding Group's continuous deep cultivation in the field of sports events, multi-faceted entry into motor racing and gradual improvement of the layout of sports events. From the National Super League, to TCR events at home and abroad, and then to Shell Heineken F4 Formula, Geely Automobile has formed a matrix of large-scale events, and has become the leading brand of domestic sports events, constantly leading the rapid development of automobile sports culture and strength in China.
Stick to tradition, Do not forget your initiative mind.
As mentioned above, the formula F4 of Shell Heineken has been deeply bound with Geely Automobile since its birth. Geely has continuously upgraded and improved the automobile technology from F4, and the formula F4 of Shell Heineken has also obtained a strong and stable racing car. The cooperation with Shell has also gone through 14 years. At the same time, this year marks the tenth year of cooperation between Shell Heineken F4 Formula and Jin Hu Tire. The two sides signed a contract at the Macau competition site, confirming that they will continue to cooperate in the competition from 2022. ?
Shell Heineken F4 formula has cooperated with partners such as Geely, Shell and Jinhu for more than ten years, creating a unique model case of long-term cooperation in China racing, which is undoubtedly the embodiment of paying attention to integrity, adhering to tradition and Do not forget your initiative mind. At the same time, Shell Heineken F4 formula milk powder also actively follows the trend and pays attention to the diversification of partner matrix. In 20021season, we reached cooperation with Chefu, Beacham, 5 100 Tibetan Glacier Mineral Water, Ehrt Tools, Duya Car Paint and Wow. , covering automotive aftermarket, beverage, fashion and other industries, and exploring new ideas for cross-border marketing of automobile sports. ?
With the support of many racers and teams and the help of major brands, Shell Heineken F4 Formula came to a successful conclusion in 20021season. Looking back on 20021,the formula F4 of Shell Heineken moved forward with heavy load, presenting a wonderful season for fans, drivers, teams and partners. Next season, we believe that more young drivers and partners will join us. We look forward to meeting again next season!