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20 FORMULA 4 Hauger, Petecof challenge highlights Italian Championship A tough battle between Dennis Hauger and Gianluca Petecof is raging atop the Italian Formula 4 Championship. The series, which started in 2014, is extremely healthy with more than 30 cars at the start of every race. The two drivers, fielded by Van Amersfoort and Prema respectively, are starring in a frantic fight for the title. The Norwegian, thanks to three wins scored at Imola, managed to place a decisive attack, snatching the series lead from his contender. The Italian squad can comfort itself with the growth of rookie Paul Aron, who sits third overall in the championship and is leading the rookie competition. The challenge is equally strong for newcomers, with Czech Roman Stanek and Brit Jonny Edgar, who were both protagonists in Italy. Mikhail Belov also impressed by staying among the top-5 for the whole time at Imola and scoring two podiums. BhaiTech Racing had the satisfaction of seeing Umberto Laganella cruise to two points finishes. In addition to the Italian, born in San Severo, more Italian talent entered the top-10 with Francesco Simonazzi, Andrea Rosso and Lorenzo Ferrari, at their first season in single-seaters.