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McLaren Junior Wins British F4 Championship
Belgian driver Dries van Langendonck clinches British F4 title with two races remaining after strong finish at Brands Hatch.
In brief
Belgian driver Dries van Langendonck clinches British F4 title with two races remaining after strong finish at Brands Hatch. Dries van Langendonck secured the British Formula 4 championship with two races to spare following a second-place finish in the Brands Hatch opener. Originally reported by Autosport.
Dries van Langendonck secures British F4 title
Belgian driver Dries van Langendonck clinches British Formula 4 championship with two races to spare after second-place finish at Brands Hatch.
“I think we've done a really good job and the best job of everyone.”
Van Langendonck leads with 72-point advantage
Van Langendonck entered the season with a commanding 72-point lead over rivals after securing the championship.
Challenged by Palmer in first race
Van Langendonck challenged polesitter Theo Palmer into Paddock Hill Bend but could not find a way through.
Palmer wins by four seconds
Palmer won the first race by almost four seconds after streaking clear of Van Langendonck.
Van Langendonck's strong season
Van Langendonck won four races at the first five events while rivals lacked consistency with only three drivers triumphing more than once.
Title secured with two races to spare
Van Langendonck clinched the British F4 title with two races remaining after second-place finish at Brands Hatch.
The takeaway
Dries van Langendonck secured the British Formula 4 championship with two races to spare following a second-place finish in the Brands Hatch opener.
