27 and 28 February 2025, Lusail – The 2025 Formula 4 Middle East season ended in style in Qatar, with R-ace GP clearly dominating. Triple victory, the final pole position of the season, two podium finishes and, above all, three titles: Team Champion, Driver Champion and Driver Runner-Up. Here’s a look back at a magnificent finale.
On Wednesday 26 February, Alex Powell (#41) set the fastest time in free practice, ahead of his team-mate and championship leader Emanuele Olivieri (#68).
The following day, the Jamaican driver took pole position in the second qualifying session, setting a lap of 1:55.945. He will therefore start the final race of the season from the front.
Race 1
At the front of the pack for the whole race, Emanuele Olivieri crossed the finish line in second place. But following the disqualification of the initial winner, the Italian took his sixth victory of the season. Alex Powell finished 5th, Oleksandr Savinkov (#52) 10th. Emily Cotty (#42) was forced to retire after a collision.
Race 2
Starting sixth, Alex Powell got off to a dazzling start. After overtaking his team-mate Oleksandr Savinkov, he quickly took the lead and went on to win the race. Behind him, Emanuele Olivieri made a fine comeback to take third place. Oleksandr Savinkov finished 6th and Emily Cotty 16th.
When the chequered flag fell, it was pure euphoria at R-ace GP: the team had won two titles in a single race. R-ace GP was crowned Team Champion and Emanuele Olivieri became Driver Champion.
Race 3
For this final race of the season, Alex Powell put in a faultless performance, leading the event from start to finish. With this fifth victory, he ended his season in style and became Runner-Up.
Behind him, Emanuele Olivieri finished second, while Emily Cotty was 16th. Disappointing results for Oleksandr Savinkov, who suffered a puncture that forced him to retire.
You can follow the races on the championship’s YouTube channel.
Historic success for R-ace GP
The season ended on a high note in the Middle East! For the first time in its history, R-ace GP has won Formula 4 in the region. However, this is not a first for the team, which had already won the FRMEC title in 2024 with Tuukka Taponen.
The European season will get underway in two months’ time, with F4 Italy and Euro 4. In the meantime, keep up with the team on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and stay tuned for our European F4 championships line-ups!