Formula Ford

What it is

Formula Ford is one of motorsport's longest-running single-seater categories. The cars have no wings, so grip comes mainly from the tyres and the chassis, and drivers learn to feel what the car is doing. Many famous drivers raced Formula Ford on their way up.

Who it suits

Drivers moving from karts into their first single-seater, and adults who want close, affordable single-seater racing.

Testing with Karat

Test days put you in a prepared car with tyres, an engineer and a mechanic. It's a good way to learn the basics of a car (gears, braking, weight transfer) before moving to winged cars. Compare it with the other first steps in choosing your first single-seater.