Louis Sharp joins Carlin for F4 British Championship 08.03.2022: Louis Sharp has joined Carlin’s line-up in the 2022 ROKiT F4 British Championship the team is pleased to confirm. The New Zealander will make his first appearance on a British track this week at Brands Hatch and will race this season with the support of

Louis Sharp has joined Carlin’s line-up in the 2022 ROKiT F4 British Championship the team is pleased to confirm.  The New Zealander will make his first appearance on a British track this week at Brands Hatch and will race this season with the support of Rodin Cars as he makes his racing debut outside New Zealand.
 


Sharp has a strong record in karting back home and by age 12 had won more national titles and series wins than any other racer his age.  A strong performance in Super GT NZ Series in 2021 brought the youngster to the attention of Rodin founder David Dicker, whose support has allowed the 14-year-old to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Liam Lawson, who will also race with Rodin branding in Carlin’s FIA Formula 2 team.
 


Speaking about his 2022 programme, Sharp said, “It’s all a dream come true. I’m excited to kick of my journey with Carlin, the same team as Liam where the likes of Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo also raced.  Thank you so much to David, everyone at Rodin and my sponsors back home for their incredible support, without which this amazing opportunity would not have been possible.”
 


On the team’s newest signing, Trevor Carlin said, “Louis clearly has a lot of potential and I’m excited to see how he progresses as he familiarises himself with the track and car here in the UK.  This is exactly what the British F4 Championship is about, providing a fantastic proving ground for young drivers from across the world.  With the new Tatuus Abarth package and the incredible circuits we have here in the UK, this is the perfect training ground for tomorrow’s racing stars.
 


“Without a doubt Louis will have a steep learning curve ahead of him, but the way he has handled himself in the short time we have had with him so far would indicate he’s capable of taking that all in his stride.”
 


At just 14-year-old, Sharp will miss the first round of the season at Donington, only turning 15 before round two at Brands Hatch.  Sharp will race alongside already confirmed teammates, McLaren Junior Ugo Ugochukwu and Williams Racing Academy Driver Oliver Gray.
 


Sharp will have his first taste of the British F4 championship today, as he takes to the track for official testing at Brands Hatch, just two days after arriving in the UK.

 
 
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