David Cosma Cristofor on an upward trajectory

The Italian F4 Championship, run by ACI Sport and WSK Promotion, is the world's most competitive single-seater series for young hopefuls looking to make the transition from karting to the highest level of motorsport. The talented David Cosma Cristofor is competing in his second season in the series with the Prema Racing team and continues to demonstrate his ability to fight for the top places.

Romanian colours in the spotlight

The rookie secured several top-three finishes last year in his debut season and now has what it takes to aim even higher. He followed this up with his first podium finishes in the UAE Championship in January and February.

"It was excellent preparation for the Italian Championship. The work with the Prema Racing team has paid off."

Competitive right from the first practice sessions

David Cosma Cristofor immediately felt at home in his Prema Racing single-seater, securing P1, P2 and P3 in the collective tests. He was once again P1 in Free Practice and confirmed his form in Qualifying.

"I put in an excellent lap of 1:35.679 to finish P2 in my group. I was just 42 thousandths of a second off P1."

Three races, two podiums!

The Romanian driver didn't stop there. In Race 1, he put in a solid, consistent and flawless performance, rewarded with 2nd place on the podium. David continued working with his team ahead of Race 2.

"We were still performing very well. My pace was excellent; in fact, I set the 2nd-fastest lap in the race. I pushed as hard as I could, which allowed me to climb onto the second step of the podium once again. I'd like to thank the team and all my partners who enable me to compete at this level."

P3 in the overall standings ahead of Vallelunga

At Misano, David Cosma Cristofor's third race did not go his way, but he remained determined right to the end to secure a place in the top 10 and score vital points. The season is still long and a lot can happen. The 16-year-old Romanian will arrive at Vallelunga, near Rome, in 3rd place in the overall standings of the Italian Formula 4 Championship.

About David Cosma-Cristofor

Born on 5th February 2009, David Cosma-Cristofor is a promising young driver representing the next generation of Romanian motorsport. Attracted to motor racing from a young age, David started karting in 2017, quickly achieving numerous national podiums in Romania. His early success pushed him to compete internationally, mirroring the path of his younger brother, Bogdan. David's progression was steady: he became a top contender in the Mini class in 2021 with Gulstar Racing, moved to Junior in 2022, and reached the OK category in 2024 with KR Motorsport, while also being supported by the Cetilar Academy.

Making his single-seater transition in 2025, David contested his debut Italian F4 Championship with PHM Racing / Akcel GP, securing several top-three rookie finishes. During the winter break, he continued his development in the Formula 4 UAE Championship, claiming his first overall podiums and securing 5th place in the final standings. For the 2026 season, he joined the highly successful Prema Racing team for his second Italian F4 campaign. David immediately confirmed his upward trajectory, opening the season with a strong double podium finish at Misano.