Photo: Prema
Beco Bernoldi and Borys Lyzen will jump up from Formula 4 to single-seaters’ third tier in 2027, joining the Eurocup-3 grid.
The pair graduated from karting less than a year ago, and in 2027 will race for Hitech GP and MP Motorsport respectively.
Bernoldi is the son of ex-Formula 1 driver Enrique, and the 17-year-old Brazilian arrived in car racing after coming sixth in WSK’s Euro Series, 36th in its Super Master Series and 38th in its Final Cup on OK karts.
A year ago he signed a deal with Prema, who he had tested for extensively, to contest the United Arab Emirates-based Formula Trophy at the end of 2025 and then E4, Italian F4 and at least one other championship for 2026.
Bernoldi instead raced for the Mumbai Falcons team that Prema provides technical support to in FTrophy, coming a points-free 23rd in the standings, then joined Trident for a triple programme this year.
It began in UAE4, where he was 31st in the standings, then he scored two points and 19 points respectively en route to 38th in both E4 and Italian F4.
“[Joining Hitech in Eurocup-3] is a great opportunity to take the next step in my career, learn from the team and continue developing as a driver,” said Bernoldi.
Lyzen is continuing a relationship with MP from this year, and will be part of a four-car line-up in Eurocup-3.
The Pole debuted in the Spanish F4 Winter Championship, in which he came eighth with one victory, one other podium and a fastest lap. In the main championship he improved to fourth in the standings, winning three races, being runner-up in three more and claiming a pole position. There was also a podium-scoring cameo in the Australia-based AU4.
“I am very happy to be able to stay with MP for my move to Eurocup-3,” said Lyzen. “This was a great year for us, in which the team really helped me get the hang of F4 quickly. I was competitive after just a few races. From that moment on, I experienced a season full of ups and downs, in which I always fought at the front, overcame setbacks, and achieved my first victories in single-seater cars.
“It is my goal to continue that winning streak in the Eurocup-3 next year, which is entirely achievable given the team’s strong form this season. We are going for it!”
The highlights of Lyzen’s karting career was 19th in the CIK-FIA World Championship and 21st in the European Championship for OK karts last year.