ELLA LLOYD Fifth, CHIARA BÄTTIG Debuts Strong at British F4 Donington
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April 20, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- ELLA LLOYD delivered a trademark charge from 15th to fifth in race three for Rodin Motorsport, leveraging her experience and bold overtaking to claim a top-5 finish on her British F4 return.
- Rookie CHIARA BÄTTIG impressed on debut for Hitech TGR with 13th in race three, advancing 14 positions across the weekend while setting fastest race two lap despite contact incidents.
- The McLaren-backed LLOYD, a five-time F4 podium finisher balancing F1 Academy commitments, overcame qualifying struggles to execute multiple late-race overtakes showcasing her raceworthiness under pressure.
- Red Bull-backed BÄTTIG transferred Formula Winter Series momentum and Saudi F4 experience to confidently navigate Donington’s learning curve, securing points and demonstrating strong defensive capabilities in midfield battles.
UPCOMING:
- British F4 Championship at Brands Hatch, May 9-10, 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by LIAM REDFORD originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com











