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McLaren signs F3 champion Bortoleto to young driver program
McLaren has added Gabriel Bortoleto, the 2023 FIA Formula 3 champion, to its driver development program. Bortoleto secured the title in his rookie season and will join other drivers such as Pato O’Ward and Ugo Ugochukwu in the McLaren set-up. McLaren also secured an option on Italian F4 driver Brando Badoer. Bortoleto expressed his excitement to be a part of the McLaren program and is grateful for the opportunity. McLaren director Emanuele Pirro praised Bortoleto’s talent and stated that he fits well with the team’s culture. The team will also be evaluating Badoer over the next year before making a decision on his full-time inclusion in the program.
Source: Racer
