Nigerian-American teenager Ugochukwu wins Formula 3 title
Nigerian-American driver, Ugo Ugochukwu, has become the first Formula 3 champion from the United States after finishing second in the final race of the sea Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-american-teenager-ugochukwu-wins-formula-3-title/
Nigerian-American teenager Ugochukwu Ugochukwu has become the first U.S. driver to win the Formula 3 title, after finishing second in the final race of the 2026 season in Madrid, Spain. The 19-year-old driver, who races for Campos Racing, secured the championship with a 14-point lead over British driver Freddie Slater, who placed second in the final race. Ugochukwu's victory follows in the footsteps of former F3 champions Oscar Piastri and Gabriel Bortoleto, who now race in Formula One for McLaren and Audi respectively.
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