Daniel Ricciardo Series Round 4 Results at Buckmore Park

Daniel Ricciardo Watches Trackside as Round 4 Delivers Thrilling Karting at Buckmore Park

The Daniel Ricciardo Series produced some of its most compelling racing of the season at Round 4, held at Buckmore Park Kart Circuit in Chatham, Kent, on 27 and 28 June 2026. The weekend carried added significance as Daniel Ricciardo himself attended the event, following the action trackside and moving through the paddock throughout the two days.

For the young drivers competing, the presence of a former Formula 1 race winner watching their every move brought extra energy to an already demanding weekend.

Buckmore Park Sets a Proper Test

Buckmore Park is one of the United Kingdom's most respected karting venues, with a long history in British motorsport. The circuit is technical and fast in sections, punishing drivers who rely on raw speed alone. Braking zones, overtaking opportunities and grip management all play a role in deciding results.

Conditions across the weekend shifted between dry, damp and wet, giving competitors a genuine test of adaptability. The variable weather made the racing tougher and, in several cases, decided who stood on the podium.

DRS40: Townshend Wins Wet Final by Half a Second

The DRS40 Grand Final was one of the weekend's closest contests. Gillen Townshend won on a wet track, holding off Harley Drury, who finished just 0.59 seconds behind. Reece Peters completed the podium in third, only 0.63 seconds off the lead. Peters also set the fastest lap of the final with a 1:01.63, showing strong pace in the closing stages. Townshend's composure under pressure proved the deciding factor.

DRS50: Deacon Edges Collins by Four-Tenths

The DRS50 Grand Final produced an equally tight finish. Ronnie Deacon took the win ahead of Luke Collins, who crossed the line just 0.40 seconds behind and also recorded the fastest lap with a 48.73. Einoras Kizelis completed the podium in third, finishing 12.54 seconds back. The Deacon and Collins battle was one of the standout moments of the weekend.

DRS100: Inskip-Clarkson Leads a Tight Three-Way Podium

Carter Inskip-Clarkson won the DRS100 Final ahead of Eskild Hewitt and Neo Loizou. The top three were separated by less than three seconds, with Hewitt finishing 2.26 seconds behind and Loizou a further 0.61 seconds back. The fastest lap of the race went to Jakub Milczarski, who set a 40.74 on lap eight, outside the podium but clearly among the quickest in the field.

DRS125: Faulkner Takes Victory and Fastest Lap

Sam Faulkner delivered one of the most complete performances of the weekend in the DRS125 Final. He took the win and set the fastest lap with a 39.89, combining speed with control throughout. Jack Clayton finished second at 2.25 seconds, while Dorian Malek completed the podium in third, 6.28 seconds off the lead.

Academy: Tunstall Claims Session 4 Win

In the Academy category, Bailey Tunstall won Session 4 ahead of Oscar Jurgeleit, who finished 3.24 seconds behind. Lorenzo Zarella took third, 3.78 seconds off the pace. The fastest lap of the session was set by Jai Monji with a 53.25. The Academy class remains a vital part of the series, giving the youngest competitors a structured environment to develop race craft and composure.

A Weekend That Reinforced the Series' Growing Reputation

The margins across the weekend underline just how competitive the Daniel Ricciardo Series has become. DRS50 was decided by 0.40 seconds, DRS40 by 0.59 seconds, and the DRS100 podium was covered by under three seconds. These are not comfortable victories. They are hard-fought results that demand consistency and racecraft.

Ricciardo's presence served as a powerful reminder of where a karting career can lead. The series continues to provide young drivers with a professional platform to prove themselves. Full championship information and upcoming round details are available at https://danielricciardoseries.com/.

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