Quick Info
| Profession | Racing driver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/04/2007 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Ugo Ugochukwu
13/09/2026
Ugo Ugochukwu was crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers' Champion after finishing second in the final race in Madrid, Spain. He drove for Campos Racing and beat British rival Freddie Slater to the title by 14 points. He became the first American driver to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
31/01/2026
Ugochukwu won the 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Drivers' Championship in New Zealand with M2 Competition, with the title decided at the season's final round. He became the first American in the series' history to win the title.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi |
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| Known For | American racing driver who won the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Championship and the 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Trophy |
| Background | Born and raised in New York City, with Nigerian and Italian family roots. |
| Current Status | Active motorsport driver; 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers' Champion, moving toward Formula 2 with Campos Racing |
Personal Life
| Heritage | Nigerian and Italian ancestry |
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Family
| Mother | Oluchi Onweagba |
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| Father | Luca Orlandi |
Career
| Karting | Started karting at age 6 and won multiple junior karting titles; early karting success came with the Sauber Academy. |
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| Single-Seaters | Moved into single-seater racing in 2022. |
| Notable Achievement | Won the Macau Grand Prix in 2024; won the inaugural Euro 4 Championship in 2023; won the 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Trophy; won the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers' Championship. |
| Teams | Signed with the McLaren Driver Development Programme at age 13; raced with Prema Racing in FIA Formula 3 in 2025 (16th overall); joined Campos Racing for the 2026 FIA Formula 3 season, winning the drivers' and teams' titles. |
| Formula Regional Oceania | Competed for M2 Competition and won the 2026 Drivers' Championship, becoming the first American to win the series title. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is also known as Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi. | |
| 2. He was born in New York City on 23 April 2007. | |
| 3. He has raced under the American flag. | |
| 4. He began karting in New York at a young age. | |
| 5. He is noted for his tall height relative to his competitors. | |
| 6. He became the first American driver to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship. |
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