F4 U.S.: Patrick Woods-Toth wins the 2023 F4 US Championship!
The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) hosted the final round of the F4 US Championship on 2 - 5 November 2023. Titus Sherlock, Augusto Soto- Schirripa and Patrick Woods-Toth shared the victories in the three races. Woods-Toth clinched the 2023 F4 U.S. Championship title in the first heat of the weekend.
• On Thursday 2nd November, Daniel Cara's #10 Origin Motorsports Ligier JS F4 posted the best time in free practice 1 in 2:15.290s.
• Later on, the #24 F4 (International Motorsport) driven by Augusto Soto-Schirripa topped the timesheets with a lap in 2:15.045s.
• Finally, Titus Sherlock bagged pole position in the #31 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport entry when he set the fastest lap of the 26 cars.
Race 1:
• Friday 3rd November - Although Sherlock won the first race of the weekend it was not enough to beat his rival Woods-Toth at the wheel of the #27 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport F4 in the title chase. The latter, who finished on the third step of the podium, clinched the 2023 F4 US Championship crown. A great result for the driver who was in only his first year in single-seater racing!
• “It was a super long and tough race today, but I just did exactly what I needed to do and stayed out front after starting on the pole (…) The whole race I had maybe a couple of car lengths gap, but the last two laps, [Soto-Schirripa] was right on me.”
For the full article on Race 1, CLICK HERE .
Race 2:
• The same day, Augusto Soto-Schirripa won race 2 and added a fourth victory to his season's tally.
• “This feels great,” said Soto-Schirripa after climbing from the car. “A year ago, I wouldn't have thought that I'd be here. So just being here is an honor. I'm over the moon right now. It was a fun race—probably the most fun race I've had all year. I think everyone enjoyed that, so hopefully we can put on a show tomorrow, too.”
For the full article on Race 2, CLICK HERE.
Race 3:
• Woods-Toth won the final race of the season on Sunday 5th November by a whisker, as the 2023 champion had to fight off the attacks of Jesse Lacey in the #16 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport F4 at the very end of the race. He crossed the finishing line just 0.017 seconds ahead!
• “We wrapped up the championship yesterday after such a strong year, and today, we were just going for gold,” said Woods-Toth from Victory Lane. “It's nice to end on a high note. Finishing first on track and we came away with a championship—that's the most important part. I'm just so happy and thankful for the team, my sponsors, everyone. It's been such an amazing year.”
For the full article on Race 3, CLICK HERE.
Patrick Woods-Toth (#27 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport) won the championship with 263.5 points. Titus Sherlock (#181 Crosslink Kiwi Motorsport) filled the runner-up spot with 181 points followed by Augusto-Soto Schirripa (#24 International Motorsport) who scored 158 points.
This season marks the end of the Ligier JS F4's participation in the F4 US Championship. From next year on, it will be replaced by its big sister, the Ligier JS F422, in the championship. The Ligier JS F4 will race in the new Ligier JS F4 Series.
The 2024 F4 US Championship season will kick off on 11th April 2024 at NOLA Motorsports Park.
For the final classification, CLICK HERE.
For more information on the Ligier JS F4, CLICK HERE.
For more information on the Ligier JS F422, CLICK HERE.