Two red flags, three safety car periods and only just over a dozen racing laps that actually counted meant there was little British Formula 4 action of note at Snetterton. But, from the limited competition there was, it was a good weekend for Dion Gowda as he narrowed the gap to his Rodin Carlin team-mate Louis Sharp in the standings.
There were two attempts at running the first race before it was ultimately abandoned (it’s now slated for Donington Park in August). The first red flag followed five drivers getting into strife and cars littering various parts of the circuit. Then, on the restart, Daniel Guinchard suffered a heavy crash that demolished the barriers at Coram after he careered off with suspension failure.
Race two then featured just five racing laps but there was delight for Virtuosi’s Aqil Alibhai as he rose from seventh on the reversed grid to become the sixth different winner from seven races. “It was about keeping my nose clean and not making any mistakes,” said the South African, who was among the victims of the race-one drama.
Gowda then led the processional finale throughout to head home Kanato Le despite the Japanese closing when the leader locked up and ran wide at Wilson on the final tour.
Source: Autosport