Alex Crosbie earned his second-career win in Formulation 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.) on Saturday afternoon. Lots was at stake within the season-finale race at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), together with the 2024 championship for F4 U.S., which Daniel Quimby received by 4.5 factors with a runner-up end.
Whereas the battle ensued for third, each Crosbie and Quimby have been capable of draw back. Displaying the energy of his Ligier JS F422 and Ligier Storm engine, Crosbie opened up a 4.648s hole over Quimby. Nonetheless, his benefit was erased with just below 10 minutes left on the clock when the security automobile deployed. The sector returned to inexperienced because the white flag additionally waved, giving opponents a one-lap sprint to the end. Unfazed by the restart, Crosbie as soon as once more pulled away from the sphere to take management of the race. In second, Quimby was below assault by Roberts, Popow and Stati; nevertheless, the stress solely lasted just a few turns as contact additional again within the subject left two vehicles stopped on the circuit and as soon as once more introduced out a full-course warning.
Crossing the end line, Crosbie was adopted by Quimby, Roberts, Popow and Stati. With Quimby forward and two vehicles separating the championship contenders, the Australian gained sufficient factors within the last spherical to overhaul Stati and win the championship.
“This was an enormous weight lifted off my shoulders—I used to be a bit nervous this morning,” mentioned Quimby after climbing from the automobile. “It was a very good race. I’d wish to thank everybody who’s come on board this 12 months—Motorhome Republic, Cruise America, Crankhouse, Impress Insurance coverage, FIJI Airways, MIR Raceline. The boys from Atlantic Racing Group have carried out an superior job all weekend.”
Crosbie, who received earlier this 12 months in Spherical 6 at New Jersey Motorsports Park, returned to victory lane.
“It undoubtedly was a superb race that one,” mentioned Crosbie atop the rostrum. “I stored my cool and eventually discovered the velocity I wanted for this weekend. It’s nice to lastly get the win for the final race of the season. I’d wish to thank Golden Houses and my dad and mom for the whole lot they’ve carried out.”
F4 U.S. returns for the 2025 season at NOLA Motorsports Park, March 27-30. Potential drivers seeking to be taught extra about F4 U.S. ought to go to the championship’s web site, F4USChampionship.com. Further information and updates all through the low season shall be shared on the sequence’ Fb, Instagram and Twitter.
