CNN — McLaren Racing has signed a long-term agreement with 13-year-old Ugo Ugochukwu, a karting champion from the United States.
Ugochukwu is a promising racer who has already claimed several titles in the US and Europe and was recently crowned FIA European karting champion.
His deal provides the team with an option on Ugochukwu’s skills in the future while also supporting his development through the junior ranks.
“We’ve been watching Ugo’s progress with interest, so when the opportunity to sign an agreement with him became available, we had no hesitation moving on it,” McLaren CEO Zak Brown said.
McLaren has a history of signing future Formula One stars from a young age.
Lewis Hamilton, Kevin Magnussen, Lando Norris, and Stoffel Vandoorne have all progressed through the team’s young driver program to star in F1.
Six-time world champion Hamilton was the same age as Ugochukwu when he first signed a deal with the team.
“I’m honored to be signed by such an iconic team as McLaren Racing so early in my career,” Ugochukwu, who started racing in New York State in 2013, said. “I’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.”
Ugochukwu is the son of Italian fashion designer Luca Orlandi and Nigerian model Oluchi Onweagba.
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