On December 5, the Shell Helix F4 formula completed the last round of the year at the Ningbo International Circuit, marking a successful conclusion to the 2021 season. In 2021, the Shell Helix F4 formula overcame difficulties in the special environment and started the race. It traveled through the racing holy places of Zhuhai, Macau and Ningbo, presenting a wonderful season to the drivers, fans and partners. It shoulders heavy responsibilities and continues to forward.
After ten rounds of competition in three places, Zheng Yingcong of the Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit Team won the Shell Helix F4 Formula Drivers Cup Annual Championship. The runner-up and third runner-up of the Annual Drivers Cup were won by the Smart Life Racing Team. Liu Zexuan and Li Sicheng from BlackJack 21 Racing Team won; iDEAK Racing Team’s Li Qingxin won the Shell Helix F4 Formula Masters Cup annual championship. The runner-up and third place in the annual Masters Cup were won by Li Chao of Gike Racing Team and Huang Weifu of Gike Racing Team respectively; Kaifei Racing Team’s Hu Chengru won the Shell Helix F4 Formula Rookie Driver of the Year. ?Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit Team won the Shell Helix F4 Formula Team Cup annual championship. The runner-up and third place in the Annual Team Cup were Giko Racing Team and Smart Life Racing Team respectively. The Diamond Partners of the Year were Shell Helix and Kumho Tire, while the Gold Partners of the Year were Chevalier, Beech Han, 5100 Tibet Glacier Mineral Water, Yiertuo Tools, Duya Paint, Wow and other companies.
Authentic Chinese chips, heading out to the world
Just two weeks before the final battle in Ningbo, the Shell Helix F4 formula once again landed in the Macau Grand Prix, winning the second consecutive As an independent event in 2008, it served as the highlight of the Macau Grand Prix, achieving a unique achievement in the Chinese racing industry.
This is not the first time that Shell Helix F4 formula has landed on the world-class racing stage. As early as 2008, the AGF Asian Formula International Open, the predecessor of Shell Helix F4 Formula, completed the first "overseas" of Chinese automobile racing events and held a sub-station race at the famous F1 track, Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. ?
In addition to creating many firsts in the Chinese automotive industry, the Shell Helix F4 Formula is currently the only competition in China that can obtain FIA Super License points. As a part of the F1 ladder racing system, the birth of the F4 racing car aims to fill the gap between karting and F3, and to build a promotion path for young drivers from karting to F4 to F3, F2, and finally into F1. Shell Helix F4 Formula serves as a ladder for Chinese drivers to enter F1, pointing out the direction for all Chinese drivers who want to climb the highest peak in the racing world.
What is even more surprising is that as an event that is in line with international standards, both the predecessor AGF and the current Shell Helix F4 formula have always insisted that the cars be equipped with Chinese engines and the events are operated by the Chinese. Traditionally, what drives the event is the authentic "Chinese core" - the engine produced by Geely Automobile.
As we all know, the power unit is the core of a racing car. The Shell Helix F4 formula racing car is equipped with a Geely 2.0 naturally aspirated engine, the specific model is NL-1C 4G20. We know that F4 racing engines must pass FIA certification. This Geely engine has successfully passed certification together with Ford, Honda and other engines to supply global F4 events. In addition to the Chinese F4, the Argentine F4 is also equipped with this engine. There is no doubt that the level of Chinese racing is gradually becoming the world's first-class level.
Diversified driver lineup, leading all-round progress
At the same time, as an entry-level event in the formula, the Shell Helix F4 Formula driver also reflects its strong inclusiveness, with contestants covering Different age groups: such as Lin Lifeng, a driver born in the 70s, Liu Zexuan, a driver born in the 80s, Zheng Yingcong, a driver born in the 90s, Liang Hanzhao and Xu Shenghui, a driver born in the 2000s, and so on. No matter what stage of life the driver is in, F4 helps drivers realize their life dream of racing with its strong driving tolerance.
The sources of the contestants are also rich and diverse: Li Sicheng is a returned talent with overseas racing experience. Before returning to China, he had already competed in the American formula racing circuit and joined the Shell Helix F4 Formula driver to consolidate his racing skills. Basic skills; Liu Zexuan is a cross-border Internet celebrity driver who became popular because of variety shows; Li Chao is a famous domestic gentleman driver and entrepreneur. It can be seen that drivers at different stages have gained growth from the event.
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Embrace cooperation and win together
In addition to building a promotion ladder for driver levels, Shell Helix F4 Formula has never forgotten the important task of cooperating and communicating with various events in the national competition. Before the outbreak, going back to 2019, F1’s 1,000th race, F4 landed at the Shanghai International Circuit as a cooperative event at the same venue; going back to 2017-2018, F4 has cooperated with the WTCR World Touring Car Championship to hold races at the same venue. In the current post-epidemic era of 2021, F4 has always held a cooperative attitude, and in the name of the only national formula event, it has realized exchanges of motor sports culture with various national and international events.
In the season opener, Shell Helix F4 Formula and the China GT Chinese Supercar Championship were staged at the same venue, providing online audiences with a diverse racing viewing experience. ?
Macau branch, Shell Helix F4 Formula has been honored to be the main event of the Macau Grand Prix for the second time. Champion driver Liang Hanzhao has even received the sponsorship of the well-known team in Hong Kong and Macau - Deli Racing Team Support and participation provide opportunities for exchange and integration of racing cultures in different regions.
As for the Ningbo final match, the 2021 Super Ji League year-end finals will be screened at the same venue as the Shell Helix F4 Formula. The Chaoji League conducts competitions in the form of first-line professional drivers leading private enthusiasts, opening up channels for ordinary people to come into contact with professional racing.
The professional Shell Helix F4 Formula and the people-friendly Super Geely League jointly hold the year-end finals, which is a reflection of Geely Holding Group’s continuous efforts in the field of events, its entry into motorsports in many aspects, and its gradual improvement of the event layout. From national events Super Geely League, to domestic and international TCR events, to Shell Helix F4 formula, Geely Autosport has formed a large-scale event matrix, becoming a leading brand in domestic events and sports, and continues to lead the rapid development of China's auto sports culture and strength. .
Adhere to tradition and never forget the original intention
As mentioned earlier, since its birth, the Shell Helix F4 formula has been deeply bound to Geely Automobile, and Geely has continuously upgraded and improved automotive technology from F4. , the Shell Helix F4 Formula also received a strong and stable car. The cooperation with Shell has also gone through 14 years. At the same time, this year is also the tenth year that Shell Helix F4 Formula has joined hands with Kumho Tire, and the two parties signed a contract at the Macau Grand Prix to confirm that they will continue to cooperate in the event from 2022. ?
Shell Helix F4 Formula has cooperated with Geely, Shell, Kumho and other partners for more than ten years, creating a unique long-term cooperation model case in Chinese racing. This is undoubtedly a competition that focuses on integrity. , the embodiment of adhering to tradition and not forgetting the original intention. At the same time, Shell Helix F4 Formula is also actively embracing the trend and focusing on the diversification of its partner matrix. In the 2021 season, it will cooperate with Autoservant, Beech Han, 5100 Tibet Glacier Mineral Water, Yiertuo Tools, Duya Paint, Wow Oh, we are looking forward to reaching cooperation, covering the automotive aftermarket, beverages, fashion and other industries, and jointly exploring new ideas for cross-border marketing of automobile sports. ?
With the support of many participating drivers and teams, and thanks to the generous support of major brands, the 2021 Shell Helix F4 Formula season has come to a successful conclusion. Looking back on 2021, Shell Helix F4 Formula is moving forward with a heavy load, presenting a wonderful season to the fans, drivers, teams and partners. Next season, we believe that more young drivers and partners will join us, and we look forward to seeing each other again next season!