Zak O’Sullivan and Luke Browning are old rivals. The compatriots have plenty of history, with tensions first coming to a head in the 2020 British Formula 4 finale. As COVID lockdowns left circuits without spectators, O’Sullivan and Browning headed to Brands Hatch tied. By the final race, Browning had a 16-point lead, but his route to sealing the crown was far from straightforward.
O’Sullivan took the lead at the start before both went off on oil. O’Sullivan managed to rejoin without losing a place, but Browning spun back to 10th, putting O’Sullivan on the cusp of glory. Then the Great British weather intervened. Torrential downpours caused the race to be red-flagged and there wasn't time to restart. With less than 75% of the race completed, only half points were awarded, turning the advantage back in Browning's favour. He won by just four points, prompting elation from a disbelieving Fortec driver and despair from his Carlin rival.
