Rowan Campbell-Pilling
ON THE LADDER
Rowan Campbell-Pilling
Born : Sheffield , 30th December 2006 Academy Programme : Team UK Futures Competes : British F4
Recent Results : British F4 : 10th o / a , 3rd placed Rookie , with two podium finishes and 19 Rookie podiums in 30 races and the Pirelli ‘ Hardest Charger Award ’ for most overtakes in his debut race weekend .
What is your earliest memory of motorsport ?
I have fond memories of Karting at a family friend ’ s indoor track in Pontefract . There wasn ’ t a track in Sheffield , so we travelled for an hour after school every week to kart for a few hours .
What has been the highlight of your career to date ?
I have three . Winning races in IAME X30 , Junior and Senior Karting ; winning the Daniel Ricciardo Series Junior Championship in 2021 ; and getting on the overall podium in my third British F4 race , a new record for a rookie in the new car .
What has been the lowest point ?
Last year , an F4 car stalled at the start of a reverse grid race at Silverstone , and I was completely unsighted . I had a large crash that was unavoidable – but thanks to the incredible safety and technology developed by Tatuus and the FIA , I was able to jump out uninjured and walk away .
What has been the best opportunity ?
After a successful Karting career , many British F4 teams wanted me to test for them . Fulfilling the jump to that level and then having some incredible results and performances throughout the year has been testament to our focus and determination to succeed .
What are your aims and when do you want to get there ?
One day I want to be F1 World Champion . That ’ s been my childhood dream since I first started Karting , watching the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg fighting at incredible speeds for World Championship titles .
If you could get career advice from one person in motorsport , who would it be ?
Any F1 World Champion , because they have achieved what I want to achieve one day . I ’ d like to learn everything about their journey to reach the top level and then what it takes to become a World Champion . It would be amazing to hear stories from Jenson Button , Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen .
What is the biggest thing you have learned from the Academy ?
The importance of preparation . On one of our trips to the iZone Driver Performance Centre , we got to do lots of simulator work in different cars , including F4 , GT3 and even a Mini ! That really tested our skill sets as drivers and showed how important simulator work is before going into real cars on real tracks . Being around talented leaders is also great , as we can talk to them about our journeys and learn from their experience .
How did things go last season ?
Last year was incredible . I achieved a lot , gained the experience I needed and set new rookie records on the way . The biggest challenge , of course , is always wanting to achieve more . There are so many aspects to a year in British F4 – from the preparation to be on point for racing to the media duties and my charity work with The Children ’ s Hospital Charity . I have loved the journey with British F4 so far !
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Revolution - March 2025