McLaren junior Ugochukwu moves to Formula Regional European
McLaren junior Ugo Ugochukwu will contest the 2024 Formula Regional Championship by Alpine with PREMA Racing after a successful stint with the team this year.
McLaren junior Ugo Ugochukwu will continue with PREMA Racing as he graduates to the Formula Regional Championship by Alpine in 2024. (PREMA Racing)
The American finished runner-up in the Italian Formula 4 title race and took out the inaugural Euro4 Championship title in his second year of open-wheel competition.
"We are extremely delighted to announce Ugo for the 2024 FRECA season,” said team principal Rene Rosin.
“He showed his potential in Formula 4 this year, scoring wins and performing in key moments, which make him a good prospect for the year ahead.”
“We really had a great run in the last couple of seasons in the series, and it's looking like we will have a strong line-up again in 2024. We look forward to beginning preparations."
"After a successful year in Formula 4, I am happy to announce that I will move up to the Formula Regional European Championship next season with PREMA Racing,” said the 16-year-old.
“I am looking forward to this new challenge in my career, and with the continued support of the McLaren Driver Development Programme I am confident we will have another positive year together."
