The first ever Maltese registered formula racing team, Malta Formula Racing, has been formed by the Malta Motorsport Federation 

The team brings together distinguished foreign people and teams having vast experience from varies motorsport categories, such as F1 racing management, drivers management, five-times Kart World Champion and technical support group from a team who participated in F1, F3, Formula Indy and Formula 3000.

The first focus of Malta Formula Racing team will be their participation in the newly founded FIA Formula 4 (F4) Italian Championship, starting in June under the ACI CSAI Championship.

The championship consists of seven rounds with 21 races in racing circuits renowned for Formula 1 and Moto GP, in particular Barcelona in Spain and Monza, Imola, Mugello, Vallelunga, Adria and Magione in Italy. All races will be transmitted live by RAI Sport.

Malta Formula Racing team will be participating with two brand new Tatuus F4 monocoque carbon composite FIA homologated racers, equipped with the newly launched Abarth 414 F4 turbocharged 1.4cc 160hp engines and Pirelli tires.

The team is currently evaluating all possibilities to secure sponsors so that they could include at least one young Maltese driver.

MMF President Tonio Cini said: “This is a historical milestone for Malta. The formation of Malta Formula Racing team has resulted after intensive meetings, with several key persons. This venture has signified the result of great determination our Federation has to create all possible opportunities to our youngsters by attracting the right scenario."

The official launch of Malta Formula Racing team and the presentation of the drivers will be held in Malta once the racing cars will be delivered and tested.