Gerhard Berger and the FIA Singleseater Commission launched Formula 4 in March 2013.

South East Asian Formula 4 was the third series to start in 2016 and the eleventh Formula 4 category overall.

[2] The South East Asian Formula 4 car used the Mygale M14-F4 car found in the Australian and the British championships and running Renault 1.6L engines similar to those used in the Danish and French series.

All cars were prepared by Malaysian team Meritus GP.

In 2023, the series switched to the Tatuus F4-T421 car, the Abarth engine and the Giti tires.