Australian Joey Mawson believes consistency will be his key to success as the 2016 German Formula 4 Championship continues at the famous Nürburgring this weekend.

The PODIUM-backed driver has secured six race wins so far in 2016 and with a handy 46-point lead in the standings he’s focused on consistency to maintain the number one spot.

“It’s great to be leading at the moment, but with nine races across three rounds there’s still a long way to go in the championship,” said Mawson.

“As I have done all year, my focus is purely on being consistent and getting podium results which then allows the championship to take care of itself.”

While he has secured 12 top five results from the 15 races so far in the 2016 Championship, Mawson admits the corresponding round last year at the Nürburgring was a disappointing one for him and the Van Amersfoort Racing team – something he is hoping to make amends for this weekend.

“Nürburgring was may worst round of the year last year but we learnt from that and everyone in the team is determined to make this weekend a successful one,” said Mawson.

“We had a very positive test day there a few weeks ago where we learnt a lot and showed good speed, hopefully that will translate into a successful round.”

Mawson (254) leads Mick Schumacher (208) by 46 points in the standings with third placed Mike-David Ortmann a further 51 points adrift.

Mawson will take to the circuit on Friday morning for two practice sessions ahead of qualifying in the afternoon.  The driver’s fastest time in qualifying decides the grid for race one and second fastest for race two.  The finishing positions in the opening 30-minute race decide the grid for Sunday afternoon’s race three, with the top ten being reversed.