Navarra was a weekend full of positives, even if Lady Luck wasn’t always on our side!

Qualifying started brilliantly, setting two purple sectors and looking on course to challenge for pole position. Unfortunately, I was impeded in the final sector, leaving us P8 on the grid. Frustrating, but we knew we had the pace to fight our way forward!

Race 1 – P3

What a race! Starting P8 in a hugely competitive field of 36 drivers, we fought our way through with some great overtakes, plenty of action and strong race pace to take the chequered flag in P3!

Another Spanish F4 podium and more silverware to bring home! A fantastic reward for all the hard work and a real confidence boost after the technical challenges we’ve faced over the previous two rounds. It felt brilliant to be back fighting at the sharp end and showing what we’re capable of!

Unfortunately, the remaining two races didn’t quite go our way.

Sprint Race – DNF

Running P6 on the opening lap, another driver suffering from a puncture failed to brake and drove straight over the top of my car, ending our race before it had really begun.

Race 3 – DNF

Another flying start saw us gain eight places on the opening lap, putting us well into the points. Sadly, two drivers ahead collided, sending a front wing flying straight into my car and bringing another promising race to an early end.

Two frustrating incidents completely outside our control, but they certainly don’t take away from the positives of the weekend!

We were consistently amongst the fastest on track, had the pace to fight at the front and, most importantly, we came away from Navarra with another podium and a trophy to add to the collection!

A huge thank you to everyone at Drivex for their hard work throughout the weekend, especially getting the car repaired and back out after the incidents.

Now we look ahead to Barcelona and the final round of the Spanish F4 Championship!

After the technical difficulties of recent rounds, it’s great to have our pace back. We’re heading into the season finale full of confidence, knowing we have what it takes to fight at the sharp end.

One final round, one final push. Let’s finish the season on a high!

The call came just days before the event, giving the 18-year-old British driver virtually no preparation time before joining an established Eurocup-3 field midway through the season.

Already racing with Drivex in the 2026 Spanish F4 Championship, Nathan was given the opportunity to experience the next level of single-seater competition in the significantly faster and more powerful Eurocup-3 car.

The challenge was considerable. Nathan arrived at Monza having never driven a Eurocup-3 car, never raced at the circuit and with zero testing or practice beforehand. His opening laps of the weekend were therefore about learning both a completely new car and one of the fastest circuits on the calendar.

Nathan relished the opportunity and made significant progress with every session, steadily building his understanding of the car and finding more pace as the weekend developed.

Strong debut in Race 1

That progress translated into an encouraging opening race.

Against a competitive 30-driver field, Nathan came through to finish P15 overall and P10 Rookie on his Eurocup-3 race debut.

Considering he had arrived only days earlier with no experience of either the car or circuit, it was an extremely positive start and demonstrated how quickly he had adapted to the step up.

Rapid progress continues in Race 2

Race 2 provided an even clearer indication of Nathan’s growing confidence.

Starting further back in the field, he immediately began working his way forward and gained more positions than any other driver on the grid.

As the race developed, Nathan climbed into P12 overall and was pushing towards the championship points positions – a remarkable progression considering he had only driven the Eurocup-3 car for the first time that weekend.

Unfortunately, his charge was brought to a premature end through no fault of his own when a car spun ahead, collected another competitor and left Nathan with nowhere to go.

Although the result didn’t reflect the performance, the pace and progress shown throughout Race 2 provided an extremely positive conclusion to Nathan’s first Eurocup-3 weekend.

Nathan said:

“What an incredible opportunity. A few days before the weekend I didn’t even know I’d be racing, so to suddenly find myself at Monza in a Eurocup-3 car was amazing.

“There was a huge amount to learn, but I genuinely enjoyed every single minute. Every time I went out I felt more comfortable, understood the car better and could feel myself getting quicker.

“Race 1 was really positive and then in Race 2 everything started to come together. We made up a lot of positions and got into P12, so it was frustrating for it to end the way it did, but that’s racing.

“The biggest thing I’ll take away from the weekend is how much progress we made in such a short space of time. I’m incredibly grateful to Drivex for putting their trust in me and giving me this opportunity.

“I’ve definitely come away wanting more!”

For Nathan, the weekend was about far more than the final classification. It was an opportunity to test himself at the next level, learn a new car and circuit under intense time pressure, and demonstrate his ability to adapt against drivers with significantly more Eurocup-3 experience.

From arriving at Monza with zero laps in the car to fighting towards the championship points in Race 2, the weekend represented another exciting step forward in his development.

For the Wera Alliance Racing Academy, it was another proud moment as Nathan seized an unexpected opportunity, maximised every lap and showed that he is ready to keep pushing towards the next level of his motorsport career.

The weekend began in ideal fashion as Tye demonstrated exceptional one-lap pace, delivering a stunning double pole position in qualifying. The result underlined the pace of both driver and team, placing him in the perfect position to challenge for victories throughout the event.

Race 1 saw Tye convert his front-row start into a hard-fought second-place finish. Despite intense pressure throughout the race, he remained firmly in contention at the front and collected valuable championship points with an impressive podium result.

The highlight of the weekend came in Race 2. Starting from pole position, Tye produced a defensive masterclass to secure a superb victory. Under relentless pressure from behind for much of the race, he remained calm and composed, placing his car perfectly lap after lap and refusing to give his rivals any opportunity to attack. His mature racecraft and flawless execution allowed him to control the race from the front and convert pole position into a deserved win.

Race 3 completed an exceptional weekend as Tye once again battled at the sharp end of the field. A determined drive resulted in a third-place finish, securing his third podium from three races and capping off one of his strongest performances of the season so far.

With double pole positions, a race win, a second-place finish, and a third-place finish, Tye leaves MotorLand Aragón having showcased outstanding speed, consistency, and racecraft. The triple-podium weekend marks a significant statement in the championship battle and reinforces his status as one of the leading contenders in the Spanish F4 field.

The results see Tye climb to fourth in the championship standings, firmly in contention in what is proving to be an incredibly close and competitive title fight. With momentum firmly on his side following a near-perfect weekend at Aragón, he heads into the next round well placed to continue his charge towards the front of the championship.

From the moment we hit the track, the pace was there. The team worked incredibly hard throughout the weekend, and we were consistently fighting at the sharp end of the field.

Race 1 was a fantastic start to the weekend. A strong performance saw us secure a P2, claiming a well-earned podium finish and valuable championship points. The pace was competitive throughout the race, and it was great to reward the team’s efforts with silverware.

In Race 2, we continued to show strong speed and racecraft, crossing the line in P5 after another hard-fought battle. While just missing out on the podium positions, it was another solid points-scoring result that demonstrated our consistency and competitiveness.

Unfortunately, Race 3 brought a frustrating end to the weekend. Running in P2 and looking set for another podium finish, our race was cut short following contact from behind, resulting in a DNF. It was a disappointing way to finish what had otherwise been a very positive weekend. 

Across the weekend, we showed excellent speed, fought at the front, and proved we have what it takes to challenge for podiums and strong results consistently.

A huge thank you to the team, sponsors, partners, and everyone supporting the journey.

Now the focus shifts quickly to Round 3 at MotorLand Aragón, which is just over a week away. We’ll take the lessons learned, build on the positives, and come back ready to fight once again.

See you in Aragón.

The British youngster emerged as one of the championship’s leading contenders across the three-round winter series, held at Portugal’s Algarve International Circuit and Spain’s Circuito de Jerez and MotorLand Aragón. Combining outright pace with consistency, Tye collected two pole positions, two race victories and three podium finishes on his way to second place in the final standings.

The season got off to the perfect start at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal, where Tye immediately stamped his authority on the championship. Displaying impressive pace from the outset, the Drivex driver claimed two race victories during the opening round and established himself as the driver to beat. His dominant weekend not only delivered maximum momentum but also placed him firmly at the head of the championship standings after the opening races of the winter campaign.

Round two at Circuito de Jerez provided another opportunity for Tye to demonstrate his growing maturity in Formula 4 machinery. In a fiercely competitive field packed with emerging international talent, the British driver remained a regular fixture at the front of the field, adding another podium finish and crucial championship points to keep his title challenge firmly on track.

The championship then moved to MotorLand Aragón for the decisive final round. Tye once again showcased his one-lap speed by securing pole position, while another podium result ensured he remained in contention until the closing stages of the championship. Throughout the weekend, he continued to demonstrate the consistency that had characterised his winter campaign, ultimately securing the Vice-Champion honours.

Across the three rounds, Tye’s combination of speed, racecraft and consistency proved to be among the strongest in the championship. His tally of two victories, three podium finishes and two pole positions highlighted both his qualifying prowess and race-winning capability, while his ability to consistently score points kept him in championship contention from the opening weekend through to the final chequered flag.

The Vice-Championship result represents a significant achievement for both driver and team and provides a strong platform heading into the main Spanish Formula 4 season. Having proven capable of fighting for victories and pole positions against some of Europe’s most talented young racers, Tye leaves the winter championship with confidence and momentum firmly on his side.

A key part of Tye’s development has been the guidance of Guillaume Le Goff, founder of The Grid Agency and one of motorsport’s most respected driver managers. Le Goff is widely recognised for managing Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly and Red Bull Junior Team driver Isack Hadjar. Under his management, Tye continues to benefit from a professional development programme designed to support his progression through the junior single-seater ranks and towards the highest levels of motorsport.

Reflecting on the championship, Tye praised the efforts of the entire Drivex Racing team.

“The winter championship has been a fantastic way to start the season. Taking two wins in the opening round gave us a lot of confidence, and the team did an incredible job throughout all three events. To finish Vice Champion with two wins, two pole positions and three podiums is something we’re very proud of. We’ve shown that we have the pace to compete at the front and I’m looking forward to building on this momentum during the rest of the year.”

For Drivex Racing, the winter campaign reinforced the team’s reputation as one of Formula 4’s benchmark organisations, while for Tye it marked another important step in his development as one of Britain’s most promising young racing talents. With strong backing from The Grid Agency and valuable experience gained across three iconic circuits, the future looks bright for the Vice-Champion as he prepares for the next chapter of his career.

Tye, a British Karting graduate, has had an impressive junior career and already competed in two seasons racing in Spanish F4.

Seventeen-year-old Tye made significant strides in the karting world. His journey began in 2020 as British Vice Champion, but it was in 2022 that he built on his success by winning the Champions of the Future Euro Series in the OK Junior class. He also claimed a victory in the FIA Karting European Championship and secured third place in the overall standings.

Tye’s transition to senior karting was equally impressive. He finished third in the WSK Open Cup, fourth in the WSK Final Cup, and third in the Rotax Max Challenge Asia Festival. In 2023, he continued to compete at a high level, finishing eighth in the Champions of the Future series and tenth in the European Championship.

The 2024 season saw Tye make his single-seater debut in the Spanish F4 Championship with Campos Racing. Despite his rookie status, he managed to secure multiple top 10 finishes, several rookie podiums and two second places gaining invaluable experience ahead of his sophomore season in the sport. He then moved on to Rodin Motorsport where he continued his impressive form with  7^th place finish overall in the Championship.

With all the experience he has gained Nathan is looking to become a regular podium challenger in his third season:

“I’m incredibly proud to have been selected as a driver & ambassador for the WERA Alliance Academy this year. It’s a great honour to be part of a group that is focused on developing drivers at a high level, and I’m really motivated to make the most of this opportunity. Competing in F4 allows me to race on an international stage against some of the strongest young talent, which is exactly the environment I want to be in to keep pushing myself forward. My goal is to keep improving, deliver strong performances, and represent the academy professionally as an ambassador both on and off the track.”

 Alliance Racing Team Principle Pete Osborne had this to say:

“I’m so pleased to continue working with Nathan and his family. I’ve been a keen supporter of Nathan from a young age and his progression to Formula 4 has been remarkable.

Nathan and his family put so much effort & dedication into his motorsport, so it’s great to see that being rewarded on and off track. Especially in the style of last weekends dominant performance!

What we’re doing at the academy is so much more than just sponsorship; it highlights a genuine grassroots pathway from karting to professional motorsport and Nathan is a great example of that. We’ll be hoping for more results like last weekend now he’s set the bar so high!”