Jack Wolff, son of Mercedes Formula 1 and F1 Academy category leaders Toto and Susie, won his first karting title.
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The young driver secured victory in the sixth and final round of the IAME Series Italy Racing Formula in the X30 U10 category at the Leopard Viterbo Circuit, thus putting his hands on the trophy.
At only eight years old, he arrived leading the championship for the final round and was crowned champion after securing the top step of the podium with KR Motorsport. Next month, he will turn nine.
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“It was good. We had many wins and some bad races, but in the end, we fought well and won the championship; so, I am very happy. I didn’t imagine I would win almost all the rounds of the season, so I was really surprised to be there at the top,” said Jack.
“The competition is very fierce. There are many good drivers fighting for the championship, and we reached the highest place on the podium. I want to thank my entire team, my mother, my father, and all my family for bringing me here, for allowing me to race and win the championship,” he added.
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