McLaren Racing signs rising karting star Ugo Ugochukwu

McLaren Racing signs rising karting star Ugo Ugochukwu

by Joseph Anthony
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McLaren Racing on Monday, announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Ugo Ugochukwu, the promising young driver from the USA, who was recently crowned FIA European karting champion.

The 13-year-old Nigerian-American has proven to be a revelation, already securing several titles in his young career in the US and Europe, and most recently winning the 2020 FIA OKJ European Championship.


The agreement provides McLaren Racing with an option on Ugoโ€™s services in the future, while supporting his development and evolution as he progresses through the junior categories of motorsport.
Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said:
โ€œWeโ€™ve been watching Ugoโ€™s progress with interest, so when the opportunity to sign an agreement with him became available, we had no hesitation moving on it. Now weโ€™ll focus on giving Ugo the right support when he needs it to help him fulfil his potential.โ€
Andreas Seidl, Team Principal, McLaren F1, said:
โ€œUgo is a promising young talent with strong development prospects. While he is still early in his career, it is clear he has the ingredients to be successful in the sport. This signing reflects our refocused approach to identifying and supporting new talent, away from a formal young driver programme to a more tailored basis.โ€
Ugo Ugochukwu, said:
โ€œIโ€™m honoured to be signed by such an iconic team as McLaren Racing so early in my career. To have the support of McLaren is fantastic and what any young driver dreams of. Iโ€™m focused right now on developing as a driver and racer, so having McLaren by my side can only help me on and off the track.โ€

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