Aramco Formula 4 Saudi Arabia concludes opening round in Jeddah

The opening round of the 2026 Aramco Formula 4 Saudi Arabia championship concluded at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The two-race event featured 15 drivers competing for FIA-sanctioned points.

In the first race, Welsh driver Archie Owen of Seven 23 Racing secured his first career Formula 4 victory, moving from fourth on the grid to take the lead. Harrison Mackie finished second, followed by Marlon Bayer in third.

In the second race, Austrian driver Marlon Bayer of RAAF & Fly maintained his lead from the start to claim victory. Harrison Mackie took second place, while Archie Owen finished third. Following these results, Owen and Bayer are tied at the top of the general standings with 40 points each.

Saudi drivers participated in the event, with Hamza Al-Fayez recording significant progress by moving from 12th to 9th place in the second race. Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal presided over the podium ceremonies, emphasizing the championship's role in developing young talent and national expertise in motorsports.