Ugo UGOCHUKWU

Ugo Ugochukwu Orlandi, born on April 23, 2007, is a talented American racing driver currently competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema Racing. Born and raised in New York City, Ugochukwu's diverse heritage comes from his Nigerian mother, Oluchi Onweagba, a successful fashion model, and his Italian father.

Ugochukwu's career began in karting, achieving early success in the United States before transitioning to European championships. Notably, he secured the Micro ROK Cup USA in 2014 and the Florida Winter Tour in 2015. His karting career culminated in winning the CIK-FIA European Championship – OKJ in 2020. Progressing to single-seaters in 2022, Ugochukwu finished third in the F4 British Championship. In 2023, he became the Euro 4 Champion and finished as the runner-up in the Italian F4 Championship. In 2024, Ugochukwu achieved a historic win at the Macau Grand Prix, becoming the first American to win the event in 43 years. He also participated in the Formula Regional Middle East and European Championships.

Ugochukwu is a member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme, highlighting his potential for future success in Formula 1. In 2025, he is competing in FIA Formula 3 with PREMA Racing.