// The 2015 MSA Formula,
Certified by FIA, Powered by Ford EcoBoost
The 2015 MSA Formula,
Certified by FIA, Powered by Ford EcoBoost
We are delighted to present the MSA Formula – Cer9ﬁed by FIA, Powered by Ford EcoBoost. The great news is that MSA Formula has generated such excitement and an9cipa9on that it has aGracted 12 quality teams, that all 32 cars have found buyers, and that the new championship is set to be a huge success. Ford has supported junior single-‐seater racing in Britain through ﬁnancially challenging 9mes in recent years, and it is great to be able to look forward to a return to big grids, close compe99on and the emergence of some great new young driving talent. We believe this to be the most remarkable ini9a9ve in junior single-‐seater racing since the launch of the original Formula Ford in 1967, a concept which helped develop and mould the track careers of so many of motor racing’s great names. We are certain that MSA Formula is absolutely the right package to help set the young drivers of today on the path to similar glories through the FIA ladder of opportunity, of which this series is the ﬁrst recognised step. Gerard Quinn, Head of Ford Racing in Europe
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Why MSA Formula?
 
Powered by Ford: 1.6-‐litre EcoBoost engines, as proven in Formula Ford, tuned to deliver the FIA’s maximum permiGed 160 PS  
‘Ready to race’ price of a new Mygale including engine lease, Sadev sequen9al paddle shi^ transmission and data logging system less than £36,000*  
In 2015 MSA Formula will be open to 15-‐year-‐old drivers. It will be the only single-‐seater championship in Britain to oﬀer this  
Carbon-‐ﬁbre monocoque chassis, designed to meet exac9ng FIA safety standards, to be produced by leading European manufacturer Mygale  
Control tyres from leading race and road tyre manufacturer Hankook  
Single engine tuner: all power units to be supplied through Sodemo, a leading race engine preparer to ensure equivalence  
10-‐mee9ng, 30-‐race schedule of BTCC-‐support races at all major Bri9sh circuits, with live TV and highlights package  
Mentoring and driver development programme every race weekend overseen by the MSA, Bri9sh motorsport’s governing body  
£30,000 prize fund across the season  
Test with leading FIA Formula 3 team to Championship winner FORD HAS BEEN
CHOSEN BY THE MSA
TO RUN THE SINGLE
SEAT CHAMPIONSHIP
TO FIA F4 REGULATIONS
IN THE UK
Ford in single-seater racing
Launched in Britain in 1967, Formula Ford used a 1600 cc ‘Kent’ engine direct from the Ford range. The Formula allowed engineers to design their own steel spaceframe chassis to use with the engine, and launched the careers of many great motorsport engineers, technicians and teams. The Formula con9nued to ﬂourish with large numbers of compe9tors producing worthy champions round the world. The closeness of the racing became a deﬁning quality of Formula Ford, which has con9nued to this day. The 2012 car added the latest EcoBoost engine technology from Ford, whilst 2013 saw the addi9on of aerodynamic aids. This was in addi9on to the very latest safety standards. The 2015 MSA Formula – Cer9ﬁed by FIA, Powered by Ford EcoBoost car is the culmina9on of these developments; a showcase for the latest Ford technology and one that enables Ford to con9nue to maintain its proud role as the breeding ground of champions. Gerhard Berger
FIA Single Seat Commission
President
FIA Formula 4 is in full expansion and our concept is in the process of establishing itself throughout the world. We have developed a modern car, sa>sfying the latest safety standards while keeping in mind an eﬀec>ve cost control thanks to stable technical regula>ons. With this agreement between the MSA, Ford and the FIA, the United Kingdom will beneﬁt from the best possible combina>on to ensure the perpetuity of this Formula. Being able to rely on the powerful plaHorm of the BTCC is also an enormous plus. MOST
TECHNOLOGICALLY
ADVANCED
SINGLE-SEATER
CHAMPIONSHIP
All the ingredients are thus gathered together to see to it that the MSA Formula – Cer>ﬁed by FIA, Powered by Ford EcoBoost proves a success. 2015 MSA Formula
Certified by FIA, Powered by Ford EcoBoost
30 RACE CHAMPIONSHIP OFFERING
UNRIVALLED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
There can be no doubt that the championship is one of the
best places for young drivers to take their first steps in
single-seat racing or to enhance their racing careers.
•  30 races per season
•  3 races at each of the 10 rounds of the TOCA Series
•  2 test sessions on the Friday ahead of each round
•  20 minute qualifying at each round
•  Live TV coverage on ITV4
•  Significant social media fan base
•  Opportunity to compete at some of the most challenging
The launch of MSA Formula is a really exci>ng development for UK motor racing, and for young drivers looking to establish themselves in the sport. The objec>ve is to provide young drivers with a clearly deﬁned career path, oﬀer global recogni>on and a solid founda>on in racing. The strong aﬀordability of the championship and alignment to global regula>ons will once again establish Britain as the place to come to race. Rob Jones, MSA Chief Execu5ve race circuits in Britain
The 2015 MSA Formula will be contested over 30 races. This
is the highest number of races of any junior single-seat
formula, offering drivers the maximum competitive time
behind the wheel, and exceptional value for money.
This combination, along with the BTCC’s massive spectator
fan base, allied to the speed and proven durability of the
1600cc turbocharged Ford EcoBoost engine, makes MSA
Formula the best and most attractive junior single-seater
series in the UK.
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The MSA Formula, Cer>ﬁed by FIA, will be a huge crowd-‐pleaser at the circuits and a big hit with TV audiences. They like seeing young drivers learning their craQ and how to win races. MSA Formula will be a great complementary aRrac>on to the package. Alan Gow, BTCC Series Director & Administrator 5
FIA Formula 4 Car Specification
F3 specification
6-speed sequential
1.6 Ford EcoBoost
160 PS engine.
On-board data logging
and track mapping.
FIA safety-compliant
space frame chassis.
Fully FIA F4 regulation
compliant.
Hankook F3-spec
slick and wet race
tyres.
Adjustable
aerodynamic package.
£30K PRIZE FUND ACROSS
SEASON AND A UNIQUE
CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
Remarkable technology
Regulations Overview
The Ford EcoBoost engine used in the MSA Formula represents the
very latest in technology, and shares its1600cc direct-injection turbo
format with other motorsport disciplines up to and including
Formula One.
Competitors must of course read the MSA
Formula regulations in full, but to
summarise some of the key points:
The 1.6-litre EcoBoost turbocharged power unit has had its
electronics remapped to develop the FIA F4 maximum of 160 PS and
is paired to a Formula Three specification six-speed sequential
gearbox. Front and rear aerodynamic wings, together with slick
Hankook tyres, provide young drivers with the most technically
advanced junior single-seater racing car in the world
– and an unrivalled learning experience.
•  Registered chassis only may compete in
the full Championship
•  Only sealed, leased engines to be used
•  One engine per chassis, per season
•  6 slicks allocated per event
•  Testing restriction – only permitted at
circuits after we’ve raced there
•  Three car per team maximum
Sophisticated on-board data logging and track mapping are
integrated into the car’s electronics to give race engineers the
ability to assess and analyse the car’s performance data.
Powered by
FORD EcoBoost
Driver Information
•  Drivers aged 15 and over may take part
•  National A licence category
•  ‘Rookie Cup’ for drivers who have never
raced a car before
•  Grid format:
R1: fastest qualifying time
R2: finishing order R1, reversed top half
R3: 2nd fastest qualifying time
•  Prize fund per round:
R1: £500 to highest placed Rookie
£500 to best improver from grid
R2: £1,000 to winner
R3: £1,000 to winner
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Television and media
FIA safety standards
The FIA’s regulations enforce a set of
standards which make F4 cars at least
as safe as a current Formula Three
chassis, compliant with FIA Article 277.
The Mygale F4 chassis design has been
crash-tested and witnessed by the FIA
and include the following safety
features:
Safety
What could be more important than safety in a racing car?
•  Front and rear carbon crash structures
•  Full-height cockpit side-impact
protection panels
•  FIA-specification headrest
This is why Ford Racing Europe embarked upon a 5 year project
with the FIA Institute and the MSA to develop a new set of
global safety standards specifically for junior single seat race
cars. The lessons learnt from this partnership have shaped the
safety concept for FIA Formula 4.
•  FIA-specification extractable seat
The Mygale chassis itself has passed all of the FIA’s latest
stringent Formula Three impact tests, proving the exceptional
strength inherent in modern carbon fibre construction.
•  MSA Driver Training Programme
•  Collapsible steering column
•  Wheel tethers
FULL RACE SERIES
SUPPORTED BY BTCC
AND TELEVISED ON
ITV4 HD
Formula Ford benefits from the best, most
extensive media coverage for any UK
Motorsport package.
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TV – live race coverage from
every round on ITV4
•  229 broadcast hours (2014)
•  TV audience of 20.8m (2014) (UK)
•  Radio – 165 stations and 58 hours
of coverage (2014)
•  Radio – reach of 56m listeners (2014)
•  Trackside attendance –
378,000 trackside spectators
(2014)
•  Regular news reports in UK motorsport
media (Autosport, MSN)
•  Bespoke championship website run by
Ford - 30 thousand unique views per
month (2014)
•  Bespoke social media channels run by
Ford (Facebook/Twitter)
•  Significant media promotion (print and
online) of championship by Ford
* All TV data sourced from IFM
Sports Marketing Surveys Ltd.
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Spectator appeal
All drivers will receive a Championship-Branded
Race Suit, with space to have their own sponsors
embroidered, plus a selection of Championship
Paddock Clothing to use off-track.
Please note that these items are mandatory, and
must be used by all drivers through each Event.
Paddock Club
hospitality service
The championship has its own dedicated race
centre for the use of drivers, sponsors, teams and
guests.
Full hospitality packages are available at selected
rounds of the championship. With race meetings
the length and breadth of Britain, the MSA Formula
package provides a superb opportunity for teams
and sponsors to entertain guests from all around
the world.
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The Championship is certain to benefit from regular coverage in
motorsport and mainstream media (both print and online).
The website is expected to attract over 30,000 unique visits
per month and is regularly updated with the latest news,
photography, TV times and championship standings.
Sat 9/Sun 10
May, Thruxton,
Hampshire
*Provisional dates
Driver Benefits
Media exposure
Dunlop BTCC 2015
Race Calendar*
The addition of MSA Formula to TOCA/ BTCC
will successfully attract a whole new following
from the ranks of the BTCC spectators. Exciting,
competitive and now more advanced than ever,
MSA Formula cars will prove to be the perfect
support series for the BTCC.
Sat 4/Sun 5
April, Brands
Hatch Indy, Kent
Sat 27/Sun 28
June, Croft, North
Yorkshire
Sat 22/Sun 23
August, Knockhill,
Fife
Sat 26/Sun 27
September,
Silverstone,
Northamptonshire
www.msaformula.com
Sat 18/Sun 19 April,
Donington Park,
Leicestershire
Sat 6/Sun 7 June,
Oulton Park,
Cheshire
Sat 8/Sun 9 August,
Snetterton, Norfolk
Sat 5/Sun 6
September,
Rockingham,
Northamptonshire
Sat 10/Sun 11
October, Brands Hatch
Grand Prix, Kent
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Costs
Technical specification
One of the chief attractions of MSA
Formula will be its remarkable value for
money. Not only has the cost of a new
chassis been kept to a minimum, careful
attention has been paid to the cost of
consumables and ease of repair. The
technical regulations provide strict
governance to ensure that a cap is kept on
running costs. MSA Formula will be the
only UK championship running to the FIA’s
mandated price cap system, enabling
affordable racing.
Chassis
FIA homologated carbon monocoque
Engine
Ford EcoBoost 1.6-litre, 160PS
Transmission
6-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shift
Brakes
2-piston callipers
Front/rear
suspension
Double wishbones and pushrods, twin adjustable dampers,
adjustable anti-roll bar
The Mygale FIA F4 chassis complete
with six-speed sequential gearbox,
‘paddle shift’ steering wheel and data
logging system will retail at the FIA’s
price cap of £30,400*. The Ford
EcoBoost power units will be supplied
on a lease basis only at £4800* for a
season’s running. A set of Hankook
slick race tyres will cost competitors
£599.
Safety
To FIA standards:
•  front and rear impact absorbing
structures
•  anti-intrusion side panels
•  roll hoops
•  removable seat
•  head restraint
•  wheel restraint cables
•  onboard fire extinguisher
•  retractable steering wheel
and column
Find out more at
www.msaformula.com
or find us on facebook and twitter
Aerodynamics
Adjustable front and rear wings
Dimensions
4340x1750x950mm
Front wheels
8x13in 10x13in
Championship Organisers:
RacingLine Limited
Rear wheels
Hankook racing slicks
For all enquiries, please contact:
Tyres
FIA price (rolling chassis)
£26,400* (€33,000)
FIA optional data
/paddle/dash
£4000* (€5000)
Engine lease
£4800* (€6000)
*at 1.25 €/£ exchange rate
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