James Higgins is setting his sights on the ROKiT F4 British Championship certified by FIA title in 2024 after confirming his return to the single-seater series, this time with multiple title-winning outfit Rodin Motorsport.
Embarking on what will be his second full season in Britain’s FIA Formula 4 category, the 18-year-old – who is armed with a full winter testing programme ahead of him – is eager to build on the experience and success that he gained last year.
Higgins emerged as one of the standout talents in the series in 2023 as he charged to a top six finish in the overall standings; claiming two commanding victories and a further four podium finishes along the way.
Formerly known as Rodin Carlin, Rodin Motorsport has a rich pedigrees of providing a springboard for drivers to climb the single-seater ladder with current Formula 1 stars such as Lando Norris and Logan Sargeant having driven for them.
“I’m hugely excited to join Rodin Motorsport for the 2024 season,” says Higgins. “It goes without saying that Rodin Motorsport are one of the most successful racing teams in the world, so I’m absolutely over the moon to be now driving for them.
“Last year I think we showed glimpses of what we can do with a few wins, podiums and pole positions however for one reason or another things just didn’t fall our way when it came to mounting a proper championship challenger.
“I certainly learnt a lot however and its that experience that I’ll be drawing on this year. To join one of the best teams on the grid means there are no excuses and we’re leaving no stone unturned; the goal is clear and that’s to win the championship.”
The 2024 ROKiT F4 British Championship certified by FIA season will again consistent of being a 30-race season with visits to current Formula 1 tracks, Silverstone and Zandvoort, featuring on the schedule.
The forthcoming campaign commences around Donington Park’s National circuit on the 27-28 April.
