The 2016 Ford MSA Formula, Certified by FIA, Powered by EcoBoost

THE MOST EXCITING AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED SINGLE-SEATER CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2016 Ford MSA Formula, Certified by FIA, Powered by EcoBoost 2015 saw the successful launch of the Ford MSA Formula – Certified by FIA, Powered by EcoBoost, arguably the most competitive junior category single seat championship in the world. This series represents the most remarkable initiative in junior single-seater racing since the launch of the original Formula Ford in 1967, a concept which helped develop and mould the track careers of so many of motor racing’s great names. As with it’s predecessor the British MSA Formula Championship, which is run to FIA F4 regulations, is seen as the series where aspiring young drivers want to start their motor racing career. We are certain that Ford MSA Formula is absolutely the right package to help set the young drivers of today on the path to similar glories through the FIA ladder of opportunity, of which this series is the first recognised step.Gerard Quinn, Ford Performance

FIA Formula 4 is in full expansion and our concept is rapidly establishing itself throughout the world. We have developed a modern car, satisfying the latest safety standards while keeping in mind an effective cost control thanks to stable technical regulations.Our agreement between the MSA, Ford and the FIA has seen the United Kingdom benefitting from the best possible combination to ensure the credibility and perpetuity of this Formula.Being able to rely on the powerful platform of the BTCC is also an enormous plus.All the ingredients are thus gathered together to see to it that the Ford MSA Formula – Certified by FIA, Powered by EcoBoost grows even more successful for its second year.Stefano Domenicali, FIA Single Seat Commission President

The launch of Ford MSA Formula in 2015 was a really exciting development for UK motor racing, and for young drivers looking to establish themselves in the sport. Our objective for 2016 is to continue to provide young drivers with a clearly defined career path, offer global recognition with FIA Superlicence points and a solid foundation in racing. The incredible competitiveness of the championship and alignment to global regulations is once again establishing Britain as the place to come to race. Rob Jones, MSA Chief Executive

£30K PRIZE FUND ACROSS SEASON AND A UNIQUE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY

“’The MSA Formula Championship has been a very important addition to British motorsport and also a very credible and competitive learning ground for the youngest single seater drivers. The FIA model has ensured that the championship is well respected and provides genuine preparation for the FIA Formula 3 European Championship. Opening up the championship to 15 year-olds has ensured that drivers have quality learning from a young age, all whilst racing in front of the enthusiastic spectators and television audience on the BTCC platform.”

Trevor Carlin Carlin (2015 MSA Formula Teams Champion)

Key facts • Powered by Ford: 1.6-litre EcoBoost engines, tuned to deliver the

FIA’s maximum permitted 160 PS

• ‘Ready to race’ price of a new car including engine lease, Sadev sequential paddle shift transmission and data logging system less than £32,000*

• Ford MSA Formula is open to 15-year-old drivers. It will be the only single-seater championship in Britain to offer this

• Carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, designed to meet exacting FIA safety standards, produced by leading European manufacturer Mygale

• FIA Superlicence points awarded to the top 5 drivers each year to enable their progression up the motorsport ladder

• Control tyres from leading race and road tyre manufacturer Hankook

• 10-meeting, 30-race schedule of BTCC-support races at all major British circuits, with live TV and highlights package

• Testing restrictions and strict scrutineering to FIA standards during the season to ensure level playing field for all drivers

• Mentoring and driver development programme every race weekend overseen by the MSA, British motorsport’s governing body

• £30,000* prize fund across the season

*at 141 €/£ exchange rate

The motive power for our FIA Formula 4 car, the 1.6-litre DI turbocharged EcoBoost – a mainstay of Ford’s performance car range – is a 160 PS unit which successfully powered the Ford MSA Formula cars throughout 2015, designed and manufactured by Ford in Britain and supplied at a price to meet the FIA’s mandated price cap. It is the only engine homologated by the FIA for use in F4 chassis in the UK. The engines and their electronic management systems will be supplied by engine tuner Sodemo in sealed form following dyno testing and accurately power matching to ensure a level and fair playing field.The Mygale F4 chassis, which has also been supplied to the Australian, Mexican and Chinese markets, is designed around the FIA F3-level safety requirements, including front and rear impact-absorbing structures, anti-intrusion side panels, roll hoops, FIA head restraint system, wheel restraining cables, FIA safety seat and retractable steering wheel and column.

Powered by FORD Ecoboost

“’This is great news for British single-seater racing. To have the FIA tag on a British series is a big boost. The FIA’s plan to simplify single-seater progression is a great thing and Britain can become a world leader in junior single-seaters again I’m sure.”

Nick Tandy JTR Team Owner and Le Mans Winner 2015

Attractive purchase priceOne of the chief attractions of Ford MSA Formula is its remarkable value for money. Not only has the cost of a new chassis been kept to a minimum, careful attention has been paid to the cost of consumables and ease of repair. The technical regulations provide strict governance to ensure that a cap is kept on running costs. Ford MSA Formula will be the only UK championship running to the FIA’s mandated price cap system, enabling affordable racing, meaning one of the lowest running costs of any single seater car.The Mygale FIA F4 chassis complete with six-speed sequential gearbox, ‘paddle shift’ steering wheel and data logging system will retail at the FIA’s price cap of under £27,000*. The Ford EcoBoost power units will be supplied on a lease basis only at £4250* for a season’s running. A set of Hankook slick race tyres will cost competitors £599.*at 141 €/£ exchange rate

Chassis FIA homologated carbon monocoqueEngine Ford EcoBoost 1.6-litre, 160 PSTransmission 6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shiftBrakes 2-piston calipersFront/rear suspension Double wishbones and pushrods, fixed dampers, choice of 3 adjustable anti-roll bars, choice of 3 spring ratesSafety To FIA standards: • full carbon fibre chassis construction • front and rear impact absorbing structures • roll hoop • removable seat • head restraint • wheel restraint cables • onboard fire extinguisher system • retractable steering wheel and columnAerodynamics Adjustable front and rear wingsDimensions 4340x1750x950 mmFront wheels 8x13 inRear wheels 10x13 inTyres Hankook racing slicksFIA price (rolling chassis) £23,400* (€33,000)FIA optional data/paddle /dash £3540* (€5000)Engine lease £4250* (€6000)*at 141 €/£ exchange rate

Technical specification

8 championships to date:

• Ford MSA Formula Championship (United Kingdom)

• F4 Italian Championship• F4 German Championship• F4 NEZ Championship (North

Europe Zone)• F4 Japanese Championship• F4 Chinese Championship• F4 Australian Championship• F4 Mexican Championship

- More than 200 young drivers around the world

- Races will be held as support races at major national events

- Maximising track time- Allows young drivers from 15

years of age- Races held at FIA-certified

(grade 4) circuits

FIA Endorsement FIA F4 Overview

The FIA has created Formula 4 to offer young racing drivers around the world the opportunity to take the first step from karting into the world of single-seater racing and ultimately to progress to the very pinnacle of the sport. The Ford MSA Formula is the UK’s official, and only, FIA Formula 4 championship.

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Designed to be a globally recognised, yet affordable step between karting and F3, FIA Formula 4 allows drivers to compare themselves to the best young talent, not only in their own country, but across other championships around the world.As a vital consideration for drivers joining the MSA Formula, FIA Super Licence points will be awarded to the top 5 drivers in the Championship. These Super Licence points go towards a qualification allowing the licence-holder to eventually compete in the Formula One World Championship. As it is anticipated that the FIA will shortly also be requiring Super Licence points for drivers to progress into F3 or F2, so the opportunity to earn these points are a vital element of the choice of championship for any ambitious driver – bear in mind that no other UK championship awards FIA Super Licence points.In common with all of the FIA’s new entry-level single-seater classes, the Ford MSA Formula will be organised by UK’s FIA-affiliated national sporting authority, the Motor Sports Association (MSA) and dispensation has been given to the Ford MSA Formula to be open to drivers of 15 years and above.The regulations for F4 are based on four pillars, with the aim to provide consistent organisational standards, technical fairness, sporting relevancy and ongoing stability for each championship.

FIA Driver BenefitsThe drivers in Ford MSA Formula, along with those in each F4 championship will have the platform to showcase their potential from the very beginning of their motor sport career, as they learn the art of racing cars for the first time.This coherency between championships all around the world will enable teams, sponsors and the drivers themselves, to clearly identify tomorrow’s future stars.To support these star drivers, not only will the FIA be awarding valuable Super Licence points to our overall top five in the 2016 Championship, they will also be inviting our 2016 Champion to the prestigious FIA Awards night to receive their title of ‘FIA F4 British Champion’ alongside all the other FIA championship winning drivers up to and including Formula One.The upcoming FIA F4 Driver’s Club will also be a format to link all of the very best young drivers of a generation, to allow you to forge relations off the track with other future stars in the world’s most exclusive junior single seater club.

• TV – live race coverage from every round on ITV4

• 229 broadcast hours (2014)

• TV audience of 20.8m (2014) (UK)

• Radio – 165 stations and 58 hours of coverage (2014)

• Radio – reach of 56m listeners (2014)

• Trackside attendance – 378,000 spectators (2018)

• Regular news reports in UK motorsport media (Auto Express, evo)

• Bespoke championship website run by Ford – 30 thousand unique views per month (2014)

• Bespoke social media channels run by Ford (Facebook/Twitter)

• Significant media promotion (print and online) of championship by Ford

All TV Data sourced from IFM Sports Marketing Surveys Ltd.

Media exposure

TV & Media

The Championship benefits from regular coverage in motorsport and mainstream media (both print and online).The website attracts over 30,000 unique visits per month and is regularly updated with the latest news, photography, TV times and championship standings.

Ford MSA Formula benefits from the best, most extensive media coverage for any UK Motorsport package.

BTCC packageFord MSA Formula will be contested over 30 races in 2016 as the sole single-seater support series to the UK’s premier motorsport package, the British Touring Car Championship.

“What a truly great championship.....the stars of the future in some of the closest and most entertaining races in our support package. I’m delighted with the championship, and I know our hundreds of thousands of spectators are too”. Race Package Director Alan Gow

Spectator appeal

Championship Race CentreThe Championship has its own dedicated race centre for the use of drivers, sponsors, teams and guests.With race meetings the length and breadth of Britain, the Ford MSA Formula certified by FIA package provides a superb opportunity for teams and sponsors to entertain guests from all around the world.

2016 calendar2-3 April Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent16-17 April Donington Park, nr Derby7-8 May Thruxton, Hampshire4-5 June Oulton Park, Cheshire18-19 June Croft, North Yorkshire30-31 July Snetterton, Norfolk13-14 August Knockhill, Fife27-28 August Rockingham, Northants17-18 September Silverstone, Northants1-2 October Brands Hatch (GP), Kent

Find out more at msaformula.com

Championship Organisers:RacingLine Limited

For all enquiries, please contact:

4 Quatro Park, Tanners Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK14 5BP United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)8456 805077 Email: P.Mattocks@racingline.com