Polish ace Franciszek Cegielski will return to the GB4 Championship with Fortec Motorsports for 2027 and will compete in both the Copa Del Sol series in February and the main season with the championship-winning squad.
The 17-year-old from Warsaw made a strong impression in his maiden GB4 campaign this year, finishing eighth overall in the standings in his first steps out of karting, and claiming GB4's inaugural Rookie Driver Title in the process.
‘Franek’ was a podium finisher at Donington Park in just his seventh single-seater race and claimed 15 top-10 finishes throughout the year. Adding further to that promise was an impeccable finishing record, and excellent one lap speed, as he registered 10 top-10 qualifying results.
His impressive start to car racing followed an equally strong karting career that saw him land multiple national titles while also racing at European and World Championship level.
Cegielski was the 2025 Polish OK-N Champion and won the Rotax Max Challenge Junior title in 2023, and the OK Junior runner-up in 2024.
He’s now preparing for his return to GB4 and will benefit from the continuity of staying with the Fortec Motorsports squad which has claimed titles with Nikolas Taylor and Linus Granfors.
He’s the latest driver to confirm their place at the new GB4 Copa Del Sol series across Spain at the start of the next year, which features events at MotorLand Aragón, Circuito del Jarama and Circuito de Jerez across three consecutive weekends in Spain.
He’ll stay for the seven-event main season too, which starts at Snetterton in April before moving on to the UK’s premier circuits.
Franciszek Cegielski: “I'm so excited to be coming back to GB4 next year with Fortec. We made really strong progress together this year, and I'm certain that we can challenge for wins and the title in 2027. The races in Spain will be vital preparation for the main season, and I'm hoping that I can add the Copa Del Sol and then the Main Season title to my Rookie Title from 2026.”
Fortec Motorsports Team Principal Oliver Dutton: “Franek made a superb adaptation to car racing this season, and was unlucky not to claim more podium finishes. His maturity is way beyond those with similar experience levels and considering it was his first year out of karting, his speed was awesome. He ticks all the boxes to be a championship contender in 2027, and that is our only target in both the Copa Del Sol and the main season next year.”
12 November 2026
