Charlie Smith racing driver

At just 17, Charlie Smith is dominating the junior open-wheel tiers. Known for fearless rain drives, pinpoint apex targeting, and relentless pursuit of the ultimate podium.

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The Craft of the speed

Starting his racing journey at just eight years old, Charlie Smith has built an impressive karting career, earning three championship titles and more than 20 race victories. In 2026, he stepped up to single-seaters with Virtuosi Racing in the British F4 Championship, marking the next chapter in his motorsport journey.

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Example racing at Donington Park GP

British F4 | November 16, 2026 - November 17, 2026

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ROUND 10 - Brands Hatch GP

British F4 | October 10, 2026 - October 11, 2026

ROUND 9 - SILVERSTONE National

British F4 | September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026

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British F4: Silverstone and Brands Hatch in Pictures

As the British F4 season approached its conclusion, the paddock moved between two of the country’s most characteristic circuits, each offering a very different test for the young drivers on the grid. These are some of my pictures from rounds nine and ten of the championship.

October 27, 2026

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Getting to Know Charlie Smith

From his first go-kart at the age of nine to dreaming of becoming a Formula 1 World Champion, Charlie Smith’s journey has already taken him from the United States to the UK and into the world of single-seater racing. But who is Charlie away from the stopwatch? What does he enjoy most about being a […]

October 27, 2026

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Hello, I'm Charlie Smith. Nice to meet you.

I started racing in the United States at the age of eight. From my very first kart race, racing was never just a pastime. While other kids were playing video games, I was studying telemetry, watching race footage and trying to understand how I could become a better driver. I competed at some of the […]

October 3, 2026

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