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Brando Badoer has joined McLaren’s Driver Development Programme, conjoined with signing for Prema Racing for next season’s Formula 3 championship. The 18-year-old has impressed the Woking outfit after a year’s evaluation and has exercised its option to sign Badoer permanently, joining the likes of former alumni Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Nyck de Vries. Badoer […]
After successfully completing a year of evaluation, the 18-year-old driver has officially been signed by the Woking outfit, joining the ranks of esteemed former alumni such as Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Nyck de Vries. Continuing his partnership with Prema in F3 next year, following a strong showing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine this season, Badoer currently holds the fifth position in the FRECA standings with two rounds to go, highlighted by a commendable streak of six consecutive podium finishes. Expressing his enthusiasm for joining the McLaren Driver Development program, Badoer emphasized the valuable opportunity to learn and grow within a team renowned for nurturing talent and fostering success. Team Principal Rene Rosin of Prema praised Badoer’s potential and marked him as an intriguing prospect for the upcoming 2025 season of Formula 3, highlighting the young driver’s rapid progression and positive attitude. Inheritating the racing genes from his father Luca, a former Formula 1 racer and Ferrari test driver, Badoer is poised to carve his own path in the world of motorsport, steering towards a promising future with McLaren and Prema Racing by his side.
