Hitech shine in UAE4 Series Round 1 at Yas Marina Circuit
Round 1 - Yas Marina - Report
Hitech and QMMF by Hitech enjoyed an exciting start to the 2026 UAE4 Series at Yas Marina Circuit, with strong performances from Scott Kin Lindblom, Theo Palmer, Bader Al Sulaiti, and Nasser Al Thani across a competitive three-race weekend.
The teams began the week in Abu Dhabi with three days of pre-season testing at the circuit, where the progress built day by day, preparing the drivers and cars for the start of competitive action on Saturday.
Race 1:
Free Practice and Qualifying set the tone for a strong weekend, with Scott Kin Lindblom all set to lead the charge into Race 1 after being right in the mix throughout the sessions.
Following the application of a penalty for a technical infringement, the Red Bull Junior started the race from the back of the grid but delivered a very impressive drive to P14, making up an astonishing 24 places. Across the garage, all drivers continued to make strong steps forward, showing clear progress session by session in a highly competitive, full grid.
Results:
Scott Kin Lindblom
Hitech
P14
Theo Palmer
Hitech
P15
Bader Al Sulaiti
QMMF by Hitech
P26
Nasser Al Thani
QMMF by Hitech
P33
Race 2:
After Race 1, the teams carried strong momentum into Sunday, with a strong finish in Races 2 and 3 when the Hitech and QMMF by Hitech drivers once again showed resilience, adaptability, and speed. Scott started P14 and finished P8, navigating a chaotic race with three yellow flags, multiple Safety Cars, thrilling four-wide battles, and one red flag, leaving only three full racing laps.
Theo started from P15 to finish P11, while Bader and Nasser gained valuable experience in a competitive field.
Results
Scott Kin Lindblom
Hitech
P8
Theo Palmer
Hitech
P11
Bader Al Sulaiti
QMMF by Hitech
P23
Nasser Al Thani
QMMF by Hitech
P31
Scott Kin Lindblom:
“I started from P14 and fought my way up to P8 in a pretty crazy race. Three yellow flags, multiple Safety Cars and one red flag meant we only had three full racing laps, but we still managed to gain six positions. Not an easy one, but we kept pushing until the very end.”
Race 3:
If Saturday’s Race 1 showcased an impressive climb through the field for Scott, it was nothing compared to Race 3, where he staged an extraordinary comeback – starting from P38 after the post-qualifying penalty and charging up to P6, overtaking 32 cars on track with remarkable speed, composure, and determination.
Theo stalled on the grid but after dropping to the back of the field he recovered 24 places to finish P15, showing resilience and pace. The Hitech each dropped a place in the final classification to P7 and P16 respectively.
Bader (QMMF by Hitech) scored his first points of the season, closing out the weekend on a high note, while Nasser continued to gain experience as the team finished Round 1 positively.
Results (Final Classification)
Scott Kin Lindblom
Hitech
P7
Bader Al Sulaiti
QMMF by Hitech
P8
Theo Palmer
Hitech
P16
Nasser Al Thani
QMMF by Hitech
P25
Scott Lindblom:
“Starting from P38 and finishing P6 wasn’t ideal, but it was challenging and great practice. The car, the team and I are fully in sync.”
Theo Palmer:
“I made strong progress in Round 1 of the UAE F4. Testing proved difficult, and not quite putting the lap together affected our qualifying position. Despite that, we responded well and made a strong recovery, particularly in races 2 and 3. The car felt very competitive, and race 3 was a real highlight, gaining 24 positions on track. The progress in my racecraft and confidence continues to build, and I’m feeling very positive heading into the upcoming rounds. Thank you to the entire Hitech team for their hard work, commitment, and continued support.”
Dominic Stott, Hitech F4 Programmes Team Manager:
“It’s been a fantastic weekend for Hitech and QMMF by Hitech. The drivers showed incredible determination, especially Scott with his P38 to P6 recovery on Sunday and Theo’s fightback after a stall. Bader scoring his first points is a big moment for the team, and Nasser gained valuable experience. The team worked seamlessly together all weekend, and it’s great to see that effort reflected in the results. We’ll carry this momentum into Round 2.”
The UAE4 rounds come thick and fast, with Round 2 set to take place next weekend once again at Yas Marina Circuit.