Interest in the inaugural season of the ADAC Formula 4 has exceeded all expectations. Some 49 drivers from 16 countries lined up in the ADAC High-Speed Academy during 2015 for eight events in all. 19 teams from six different countries ensured an international and competitive field of starters in the first season of the ADAC formula racing series for juniors. The ADAC announced details of how to enrol for the 2016 season during the season finale at the Hockenheimring (October 2nd-4th).

Races will normally be held within the context of the ADAC GT Masters, as in the debut year. 42 vehicles will again be in the line-up next season. Teams and competitors who have already taken part in this year's ADAC Formula 4 will have the chance to enrol for the 2016 season at an early stage, from November 2nd-6th, 2015. All other interested parties can sign up on attractive terms for the second season of the ADAC Formula 4 from November 9th-20th, 2015. The entry fee during this early-bird period is 8,000 euros + 19% VAT per vehicle and includes a two-day test session before the start of the season.

Teams and competitors from the 2015 season can enter a maximum of five vehicles during the early-bird enrolment period. More vehicles can be entered as of November 9th, 2015. The regular entry fee for 2016 is 10,000 euros + 19% VAT per vehicle, including a two-day pre-season test session. The deadline for entries for the 2016 season is February 29th, 2016. The entry fee for a race-by-race entry is 2,000 euros + 19% VAT.

The ADAC will again rely on the services of tried and trusted partners in the ADAC Formula 4 for the 2016 season. Formula 4 racing cars with chassis from Italian manufacturer Tatuus, with Abarth turbocharged engines will be used. Italian premium tyre manufacturer Pirelli, who are well-known from Formula 1, and Motec will supply the ADAC Formula 4. Eibach spring and suspension manufacturers and DEKRA, one of the world's leading expert organisations, are also partners to the series. Auto Zeitung will continue as official media partners. TV partner SPORT1 has secured the live TV rights to the ADAC Formula 4 up to and including 2017 well ahead of the deadline and will broadcast the races live on free-to-air TV as well as online and on mobile devices.

The ADAC formula racing youth development programme has long been the starting point for future motor racing stars. In the past, Formula 1 drivers such as four-time world champion and ADAC Formula 4 patron Sebastian Vettel, world championship runner-up Nico Rosberg, Nico Hülkenberg and Ralf Schumacher, plus DTM stars like Martin Tomczyk, Pascal Wehrlein and Timo Glock all started their successful careers in various ADAC formula racing series for juniors.