Sailun Tires Presents the Chengdu Showdown at the FIA Formula 4 Chinese Championship
News & Announcements September 18
From September 12-14, 2025, the 2025 Dongpeng Special Drink FIA F4 Formula China Championship moved to the Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit for a four-round showdown. As the official tire supplier of the event, Sailun provided professional racing tires to 25 Formula One elites from around the world, helping to create a peak performance.
The Tianfu International Circuit was designed by world-class track designer Alan according to FIA Grade 1 standards. The track is 3.264 kilometers long and 14-16 meters wide. It features 19 curves, 12 lefts and 7 right turns. There are four uphill sections and three downhill sections, with a maximum uphill gradient of 5.141% and a maximum downhill gradient of 4.968%. The longest straight section is 589 meters long.
Black Blade Racing's Chen Sicong and CHAMP MOTORSPORT's Chen Yuqi each secured pole position in both qualifying sessions at the Chengdu Grand Prix. Black Blade Racing's Chen Sicong delivered a brilliant pole-to-win performance in Round 13, while Yinqiao ACM GEEKE Racing's Zhang Shimo secured the race victory in Round 14 after numerous overtakes. Entering the second finals day, Zhang Shimo secured another victory for Yinqiao ACM GEEKE Racing, while young CHAMP MOTORSPORT driver Chen Yuqi secured his first victory of the season with a brilliant offensive and defensive performance. ONE Motorsports' Dai Yuhao and other drivers also finished on the podium.
ONE Motorsports' Dai Yuhao stated after the race that his successful tire strategy was key to his trophy win. Team KRC Racing driver He Zhengquan also credited the improved tire grip for his podium finish in the final.
Sailun tires demonstrated exceptional performance, helping drivers conquer the challenging Tianfu International Circuit and becoming crucial to victory in the two qualifying sessions and four final rounds in Chengdu's hot and rainy conditions.
In recent years, Sailun has continuously achieved innovative breakthroughs in the field of racing tires, accumulating extensive racing experience in numerous top domestic and international competitions. Sailun has also transferred its racing tire technology to the consumer tire market, providing consumers with higher-performance tire products and services, achieving the joint advancement of both racing and consumer tires.
The 2025 Dongpeng Special Drink FIA Formula 4 China Championship will kick off its final race of the year at the Zhuhai International Circuit in October. We look forward to Sailun's collaborative advancement with the competition through innovative technology, contributing to the rapid growth of Chinese motorsport!
Formula 4, or F4, is a Formula 4 series established by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) in 2014. Young drivers aged 15 and over are eligible to participate after completing a Formula 4 training course. The F4 series aims to bridge the gap between karting and Formula 3, paving a path for young drivers from karting to Formula 4, then to Formula 3, Formula 2, and ultimately Formula 1. The FIA F4 China Championship, established in 2015, is a Formula 4 series in China authorized by the FIA. Organized by the China Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (FACM), the championship is exclusively operated and promoted by Mingtai Racing Sports Co., Ltd., and exclusively sponsored by Dongpeng Special Drink. It aims to cultivate more young drivers into world-class racing such as Formula 1.
