Jackson Wolny Wins FAT Racing's Inaugural F4 Seat
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FAT Karting League (FKL) and FAT Racing are proud to announce that 16-year-old American driver Jackson Wolny has won the FAT Racing F4 Shootout and clinched a fully funded seat in the 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA.
Wolny, who secured the FKL USA Midwest Junior Championship and finished third in the FKL World Finals, earns the seat following a comprehensive selection process held from 6–11 February 2026.
The FAT Racing F4 Shootout brought together four FKL drivers — Jackson Wolny, California's Shea Aldrich, Ellis McKenzie from Surrey, UK and South African Scotland-based driver Monde-Jnr Konini — for an intensive assessment programme covering all core competencies required of a modern racing driver.
Jackson Wolny has already started an intensive testing schedule with FAT Racing's partner team, Xcel Motorsport, in preparation for the opening round of the championship at Donington Park on 18 April 2026.
Jackson Wolny, FAT Racing F4 Shootout Winner
"I'm ecstatic, British F4 is a dream come true! Europe takes racing very seriously and I'm excited to compete with such experienced drivers. The options for advancement in racing are usually limited to those with a lot of money, so the idea of making it to this level is typically not possible for most. I have so much respect for Rob & Ferdi for creating FAT Karting League, which is such an amazing opportunity for young drivers to move forward based on talent."
Rob Smedley, Co-Founder & CEO of FKL
"Jackson has earned his place as our 2026 Formula 4 driver through a process that was rigorous, objective and uncompromising. This wasn't a commercial decision, and it wasn't influenced by background or budget; it was decided on outright performance."
Ferdi Porsche, Co-Founder
"Our FAT Racing Shootout was designed to identify more than just raw speed, we were searching for the complete package and with Jackson Wolny we have found exactly that."
About Jackson Wolny
Age: 16 · Nationality: American · FKL Hub: Midwest, USA
Jackson began racing in 2020 and has competed in the SKUSA Pro Tour, SKUSA Winter Series, USPKS, SKUSA Super Nationals, Rotax Grand Finals, Tillotson World Cup, and the Stars Championship Series.
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