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CHIARA BÄTTIG Claims Double Top-10 In British F4 At Thruxton Circuit

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July 27, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • CHIARA BÄTTIG secured eighth and ninth place finishes at Thruxton, Britain’s fastest circuit, maintaining her 100% finishing record as one of only seven drivers to complete every lap at season’s halfway point.
  • The Hitech driver showed impressive pace in Friday practice, clocking fourth-fastest just a tenth off the leader, then qualified 14th missing pole by only a quarter-second in tight competition.
  • Race two saw BÄTTIG promoted from 11th to eighth after post-race penalties, earning seven championship points through smart racecraft navigating multiple safety car periods and on-track incidents.
  • The Swiss rookie demonstrated frontrunning potential at the demanding high-speed circuit, consistently battling inside the top-15 while avoiding numerous incidents that eliminated several competitors throughout the weekend.

UPCOMING:

  • British F4 Championship at Donington Park – August 22-23, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by LIAM REDFORD originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com