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McLaren exercises option to sign son of former F1 driver
McLaren has decided to sign 18-year-old Branco Badoer to its Driver Development program by exercising its option on him. Badoer, the son of Luca Badoer, a former F1 driver, will compete in Formula 3 in 2025 with Prema Racing, alongside Ugo Ugochukwu, another McLaren development driver in the series. Badoer expressed his excitement about joining McLaren and the opportunity to be part of their rich racing legacy. His progression since entering single-seaters in 2022 has been notable, with multiple podium finishes in different championships. McLaren’s F1 business operations director, Stephanie Carlin, will oversee Badoer’s development as he moves to the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema Racing. The team is also offering amazing F1 prizes to their YouTube subscribers, including scale models and caps, as part of a giveaway. Join now for a chance to win these exclusive prizes by subscribing to their channel and leaving a comment under the video.
