Following his GB4 debut at the end of the 2025 season at Donington Park, American-Korean driver John O’Donnell will return to the series for a full season, with Pace Performance. 

Despite his limited single-seater experience and having never competed in karting, the 17-year-old impressed by out-qualifying four other contenders in challenging damp conditions at Donington.

O’Donnell also registered two 18th place finishes in his first experience of open-wheel racing in the UK, showcasing good consistency despite his lack of experience.

A newcomer to racing in 2025, the Korean-born driver from Boston, MA competed in three Skip Barber Formula 4 races in the United States, earning second-place finishes at Virginia International Raceway and New Jersey Motorsports Park. O’Donnell’s racing experience also includes Formula 4 testing with Jensen Motorsports.  

With a full GB4 race weekend completed and winter testing mileage secured, O’Donnell returns to the championship for a full campaign in 2026 with a clear focus on development, consistency and progression across the series.