Building an FIA Asian pyramid to Formula 1

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The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) governs motorsport worldwide, and has established a certified pyramid to F1 via F4, F3 and F2. Aspiring world champions have to make crucial choices early in their careers and the FIA Formula 4 global format has been designed to simplify the decision. Formula 4 SEA is the only FIA-certified first step after karting in South East Asia.

FIA Formula 4 is a great initiative, because this discipline represents the missing step which exists between karting and F3 today. Formula 4 creates a synergy between the FIA and the training of the talent of tomorrow, in a championship which matches both control of costs with the highest levels of safety.

Jean TodtPresident, FIA

F4 is the first step on the FIA ladder to F1 via F3 and F2

FIA creates 1st step to F1

Formula 4 SEA, the first step on the FIA Asian pyramid to Formula 1

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The way Formula 4 Championships are growing worldwide supports the FIA-certified concept to develop a professional driver training programme, ensuring equal opportunities by way of the FIA Formula 4 global championship format.

Stefano DomenicaliPresident, FIA Single-Seater Commission

Former Team Principal, Ferrari

Formula 4 is the first indisputable step from karting to single-seater racing. Offering drivers F1 technology and the optimum level of safety, while at the same time keeping costs down. Formula 4 will re-launch single-seater racing and offer a new breeding ground of drivers for Formula 1.

Drivers earn FIA super licence points

FIA Formula 4

AAM confirms Triple A as the Formula 4 Promoter in South East Asia

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For the first time ever, our drivers can earn FIA super licence points, and we are thrilled to be part of the FIA Formula 4 global format.

His Highness YM Tunku Datuk MudzaffarChairman

Automobile Association of MalaysiaFormula 4 South East Asia Championship

AAM is the lead ASN for Formula 4 South East Asia

The AAM are proud to be the lead ASN for Formula 4 in South East Asia. Having Triple A as the Promoter to commercialise the championship will ensure the success of Formula 4 South East Asia. The partner FIA affiliates are: Singapore (SMSA), Thailand (RAAT), Taiwan (CTMSA), Indonesia (IMI) and India (FMSCI).

The FIA Malaysian Affiliate

The winning MERITUS.GP2 team launch

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It is an enormous privilege for Triple A to be selected by the FIA AAM as the Promoter for the Formula 4 South East Asia Championship. As a team, we have over 20 years of experience in Asia, and as Organiser of the AsiaCup Series we have helped over 60 drivers transition from karting to formula racing.

Firhat MokhzaniManaging Director, Triple A

The official Promoter of F4 in South East Asia

Triple A is a Malaysian organisation with over 20 years of Asian motorsport experience, specialising in the organisation and activation of championships, and owner of the successful MERITUS.GP and FIA-approved AsiaCup brands.

Asian Autosport Action

AsiaCup Series 2014 Sepang T1

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AsiaCup by MERITUS.GP has inspired many Asian drivers to pursue careers in formula racing. The ‘one’ concept has reduced the financial burden, helping over 60 drivers transition to formula racing. AsiaCup winners such as Arjun Maini, Michael Waldherr and Luis Leeds have gone to win podiums in Formula 4 championships. Due to this success AsiaCup Series will upgrade to Formula 4 South East Asia in 2016.

‘Creating International Motorsport Heroes’ has been our motto for the last 30 years and Formula 4 South East Asia will continue to inspire champions of the future.

Peter ThompsonChairman, Triple A

AsiaCup will upgrade to the FIA F4 global format

AsiaCup Upgrades to F4

Formula 4 SEA, the cost-effective transition from karting to F1

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F4 should be the entry formula for all the young drivers after karting when they go into motor-racing in a single-seater category, and it should be the first step to F1.

Gerhard BergerFormer President, FIA Single Seat Commission

Former F1 Driver

Formula 4 SEA will be the most cost-effective Formula 4 in the world. The FIA-approved championship is the first step on the FIA-established ladder to Formula 1. The 2016 championship will cost €100,000+6% GST where applicable for up to 30 races, supporting F1 and earning FIA super licence points for successful drivers.

F4 South East Asia

Creating international motorsport heroes

One concept: one-team, one-make, one-data for one-cost

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One-team, one-make, one-data, one-cost

MERITUS.GP provides world-class driver and data coaching which outclass any top European team. The attention to detail and support package I received as a driver at MERITUS.GP surpassed any other team I have driven for.

Earl Bamber2015 24h Le Mans Champion

MERITUS.GP2 Asia Podium WinnerMERITUS.GP 2007 Formula BMW Champion

Formula 4 SEA’s #Formula4success goal is: creating international motorsport heroes. To achieve this, Formula 4 SEA has developed a unique ‘one’ concept: one-team, one-make, one-data for one cost. This proven formula supports drivers’ transition from karting to formula racing, without increasing the financial burden on their families.

One Concept

Winning GP2 engineering

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MERITUS.GP - winning is business

I have had the opportunity to race and test for the majority of the top GP2 teams, and I can confidently say that MERITUS.GP is as good as any GP2 team, if not better.

Luca FilippiHonda Formula 1 Test DriverMERITUS.GP2 Race Winner

Championship-winning MERITUS.GP was established in Asia in 1996, and is the exclusive race engineering services provider for Formula 4 SEA. With over 36 Asian motorsport titles and extensive experience in training and developing drivers, MERITUS.GP was nominated by the AAM and the Prime Minister as the Malaysian National Motorsport Team.

One Team

Award winning technicians

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MERITUS.GP are winners of 36 FIA motorsport titles

MERITUS.GP’s success resulted in an invitation from F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to enter the first Asian team in the GP2 Asia Series. The team’s performance proved the quality of Asian race-engineering technology by winning races, the 2010 GP2 Asia vice championship, and GP2 Rookie Team of the Year award.

It’s not just about one person – we are a Grand Prix team: Great People, Great Professionals who have evolved over the last 20 years. The name MERITUS.GP has become synonymous with winning and helping to develop and create what we like to call the future’s ‘international motorsport heroes.’

Sean ThompsonTechnical Director, MERITUS.GP

ENGINEERING PERFECTION

Monocoque: Carbon monocoque with anti-intrusion side panelsCrashboxes: Front and rear carbon crashboxesBodywork: Fiber glassDamper: Sachs non adjustable or 2 ways optionalAnti roll bar: Ø 12-14-18 / 5 positionsBrake: 2 pistons calipersEngine 4 cylinder engines homologated for FIA Formula 4

2000cc naturally aspiratedWheels: Team Dynamics Front 8.0x13 & Rear 10.0x13Tyres: 190/530-13 Front

240/550-13 RearWheel tethers: 6KjGearbox: Sadev SL75 LW 6 front speed + reversePaddle shift: Pneumatic with GCU Life Racing (incorporated in

the ECU)Steering wheel: Sodemo with color dashboard and paddleData logging: Life Racing (incorporated in the ECU)Sensors: Brake P / steering w. angle / Speed wheel /

GPS / HD camera / accelerometerSafety: ADR optional (Motec or EMM)

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F4 is an extremely exciting and cost-effective step after karting. The new F1-inspired paddle shift technology and data sensors inside the car help you learn a lot about your driving, and make the car a real thrill to drive. I would highly recommend F4 to other drivers.

Jordan LoveFormula 4 South East Asia Ambassador

AsiaCup Series 2015 Championship Leader

The Formula 4 racecar

One Make

Formula 4 SEA is classified under the single-supplier chassis and engine category for young drivers, with a focus on maximising driver experience, number of races and keeping costs at an affordable level.

Mygale F4 Chassis

Full Carbon Monocoque

Power-train - TBC

6-Speed Paddle-shift

Tyres - Slicks

190/530-13 Front240/550-13 Rear

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Our Engineering and design department is composed of engineers highly skilled in design, calculation and aerodynamics (essentially ESTACA and ISAT graduates), and an aerodynamics engineer René Hilhorst through his consulting company AERH who is highly experienced in top level motorsport (Formula1)

Bertrand DecosterCEO Mygale

The company’s newest single-seater carbon fibre monocoque is produced in collaboration with companies from the ‘Pole Performance’ cluster at Magny-Cours and approved by the FIA. This low cost race car intended for young drivers all over the world (under the aegis of their National Federations) is equipped with the latest FIA 2014 safety specifications and it can fit several engine configurations from different countries.

Mygale Formula 4 FIA Homologated Chassis

One Make Chassis

Super Licence Points

Championship Pos Points1st 122nd 103rd 74th 55th 36th 27th 18th 09th 010th 0

Points SYstem

Race Pos Points1st 252nd 183rd 154th 125th 106th 87th 68th 49th 210th 1

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Open race data policy

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The F4 car is very reliable and offers a variety of set up options. You learn to use all the most important set up tools.

Michael WaldherrAsiaCup Super 6 2014 Champion

ADAC Formula 4 Germany Podium Winner

Formula 4 SEA provides drivers with hands-on practical racecraft and technical experience, and an understanding that racing is an all-round sport, requiring skill, fitness and commitment. The ‘one data’ concept provides access to all drivers’ data, ensuring that winning is based on talent rather than technical performance advantages.

Open data access ensures performance equality

One Data

Formula 4 SEA, designed to train future champions

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Creating international motorsport heroes

• Race engineering training• Racecraft development• Performance training (open data access)• Media and TV Training• Winners scholarship to the next step

I was really impressed with the technology and the data-logging training from MERITUS.GP. I was able to learn a lot and improve my lap times. The championship format was great and was key in the training program as it consists of six races per event, which really helps drivers gain as much experience as possible.

Jeremy WahomeAsiaCup Series Podium Winner

Driver Training

€100,000+6% GST where applicable for a 30 race championship

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I started my formula car career in AsiaCup Series and I have no doubt that the new FIA Formula 4 South East Asia Championship is the best first step for drivers to learn and develop their skills. For sure racing in Asia has bettered me!

Luis LeedsAsiaCup Series Podium Winner

Formula 4 Mexico First Race Winner Formula 4 Australia Podium Winner

The world’s most cost-effective FIA Formula 4 championship

30 race championship for €100,000 +6% GST where applicable:

• Car lease, registration, race entry and official fee• Full race service, race engineers and driver coaches• All consumables and tyres as per regulations• Crash damage and wet tyres are not included

Test day, 4 x 1 hours on track, 1 set tyres €3,750 +6% GST where applicable

One Cost

Formula 4 SEATaiwan

Formula 4 SEAThailand

Formula 4 SEAMalaysia Formula 4 SEA

SingaporeFormula 4 SEAIndonesia

Formula 4 SEAIndia

Formula 4 SEA FIA licensed countries

Event Rounds Date Month Circuit Location Supporting1 1-6 05-07 Aug Sepang Malaysia Asian Le Mans2 7-10 12-14 Aug KLcityGP Malaysia Street race3 11-12 30-02 Oct Sepang Malaysia Formula 14 13-18 04-06 Nov Buriram Thailand WTCC5 19-24 25-27 Nov Penbay Taiwan Touring cars6 25-30 09-11 Dec Sepang Malaysia Sepang12hour

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I came into my rookie season in F4 with a plan to learn and develop myself as a driver. I feel what I have learnt goes beyond my expectations. Now, I will push on from here and challenge for the win next season.

James PullAsiaCup Super 6 Driver

MSA Formula Podium Winner

Six-event programme, 30 races, Six circuits - August to December

Provisional Calendar

Typical Event Format

WednesdayPaid Testing 4 x 1 hours on track - full race engineeringCoaching 4 x 1 hour periods

ThursdayPaid Testing 4 x 1 hours on track - full race engineeringCoaching 4 x 1 hour periods

FridayFree Practice: 1 x 30 minQualifying: 1 x 30 minRace 1: 1 x 8 laps (Grid: Fastest lap qualification)

SaturdayRace 2: 1 x 8 laps (Grid: Fastest lap race 1)Race 3: 1 x 8 laps (Grid: Fastest lap race 2)Race 4: 1 x 8 laps (Grid: 2nd Fastest lap qualification)

SundayRace 5: 1 x 10 laps (Grid: Fastest lap race 4)Race 6: 1 x 8 laps (Grid: Fastest lap race 5)

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F4 is the perfect entry level for karters looking to step up. F4 teaches you how to utilise mechanical grip and aerodynamics. The F4 data technology provides all the information required to perfect sector times. I highly recommend F4 to drivers.

Harry HayekAsiaCup Super 6 Podium Winner

Formula 4 Australia Podium Winner

The FIA-certified F4 SEA driver championship will earn FIA super licence points for the top five championship point-scorers. FIA Formula 4 regulations ensure consistent racing standards, technical fairness and stability for each Formula 4 Championship. The provisional race format (including optional race-week testing) is set out adjacent:

Designed to minimise logistics and reduce costs for drivers

Event Format

• Fox Sports Asia• Star Sports• ESPN• Astro Sports• Bernama Sport

• Eurosport• Showtime Orbit• Bahrain TV• Super Sports • Motorvision

Provisional TV Distribution

Triple A specialises in activating partnership exposure globally. Our in-house mass-media global service produces and distributes high-quality branded motorsport TV event programmes, and YouTube video clips to 60 million households.

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Ecclestone Meets Qi-Meritus Chairman Dato’ Vijay Eswaran

2010

Firhat – the man with the midas touch page 6-9

Malaysian Prime Minister Praises Meritus-GP2 1st

Formula BMW Pacific takes off

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I ensure that we capture the essence of each race weekend on camera for our 30-minute programme. Part of my job is introducing young drivers to the global Formula 4 audience, teaching them how to speak to the media, promote themselves and the Formula 4 SEA Championship.

Sanjeev PalarFormula 4 TV Producer and Presenter

TrackRecord: Our in-house motorsport magazine is produced and distributed quarterly. Interviews and case studies are presented by prominent motorsport professionals. TrackRecord is globally accessible via a magazine-like reader through Issuu.com attracting 100+ million readers monthly.

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Media and PR

Winning Asian GP2 team in action

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Asian motorsport - creative disruption

Asia has invested billions in building motorsport infrastructures with 20 of the most modern motorsport circuits in the world. These high-tech circuits drive motorsport development in the region with over 20 regional motorsport championships. Many F1 drivers such as: Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz jr, Daniil Kvyat, Felipe Nasr started their careers in Asia.

I am thrilled to represent Asia as the ambassador for the Formula 4 South East Asia Championship. My role will be to present the championship on global television.

Daniel WoodroofFormula 4 South East Asia Ambassador

AsiaCup Series Race Winner

Asian Motorsport

Indonesian Rio Haryanto. GP2 race winner and F1 test driver

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Rio Haryanto, on the way to Formula 1

It was fantastic to win my first FIA championship with MERITUS.GP in 2009. After my success with the team in Formula BMW I went on to win in GP2 and GP3 in Europe. Formula 4 replaces Formula BMW and for sure it is the best step after karting.

Rio HaryantoManor F1 Test Driver

GP2 and GP3 Race WinnerMERITUS.GP 2009 Formula BMW Asia Pacific Champion

Winning with MERITUS.GP in Asia helped start Indonesian Rio Haryanto on the path to Formula 1. His Asian race experience provided him with the racecraft and knowledge required before his first GP3 race wins in Europe. Rio has already tested an F1 car and MERITUS.GP are proud to be part of this success story. We await official confirmation that Rio Haryanto will race full time in F1 in 2016.

Driver Testimonials

14-year-old Jazeman Jaafar tests Williams Formula 1 simulator

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AsiaCup championship by MERITUS.GP was a great success and I recommend the Formula 4 SEA by MERITUS.GP for those drivers seeking a professional career in the sport

Jazeman JaafarBritish F3 2012 Vice Champion

AMG Petronas Mercedes Test DriverMERITUS.GP 2007 Formula BMW Asia Pacific Champion

Malaysian Jazeman Jaafar won his first FIA championship with MERITUS.GP in 2007 and graduated to Europe where he was massively successful in the British F3 championship, missing the title by only one point in 2012. The highlight of his successful WSR programme was a win at the Monaco F1 GP 2015 support race. Representing his national sponsor Petronas, Jazeman has tested with the AMG Mercedes F1 team.

Jazeman Jaafar, on the way to Formula 1

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