News Summary
- Ugo Ugochukwu will make his Formula 2 debut with Campos Racing in 2027 after winning the 2026 Formula 3 championship.
- The American claimed two victories and seven podiums in F3, helping Campos secure both titles.
- Ugochukwu previously won the 2024 Macau Grand Prix and began 2026 by taking the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy.
American driver Ugo Ugochukwu will graduate to Formula 2 with Campos Racing in 2027 after winning the FIA Formula 3 championship with the Spanish team. The announcement, made on Thursday, November 12, confirms that the 19-year-old will continue his partnership with Campos as he moves one step closer to Formula 1.
Born in New York, Ugochukwu secured the 2026 F3 title with two race victories and seven podium finishes. His results also helped Campos win the teams’ championship, completing a successful first season together.
The promotion makes Ugochukwu one of the American prospects to watch in Formula 2 next year, although the team has not yet confirmed who will occupy its second seat.
Ugochukwu stays with Campos after F3 championship
Ugochukwu welcomed the opportunity to continue with the team that supported his championship-winning campaign.
“Proud to announce I’ll be staying with Campos Racing for the 2027 FIA Formula 2 season,” he said in the team’s official announcement.
“After winning the FIA F3 Championship together, I’m ready to take the next step and fight for more success.”
The decision maintains continuity as the American adapts to a more powerful car, longer races and the additional strategic demands of Formula 2.
Ugochukwu secured his F3 championship at the season finale in Madrid, completing a campaign in which consistency proved as important as his two victories.
His promotion also comes during a strong period for Campos, which is competing for the 2026 Formula 2 teams’ championship with Nikola Tsolov and Noel León.
Campos praises American driver’s progress
Team principal Adrián Campos emphasised Ugochukwu’s development and professionalism throughout their first season together.
“Ugo is an exceptionally talented driver who has shown tremendous progress since we started working together,” Campos said.
“Winning the FIA Formula 3 title in our first season together is a fantastic achievement and reflects both his ability and his dedication to continuous improvement.”
The team principal also expressed confidence in the driver’s prospects as he moves into the championship immediately below Formula 1.
“We are very pleased with the relationship we have built and approach his FIA Formula 2 debut in 2027 with great optimism,” he added.
“We firmly believe in his potential and look forward to supporting him through this new challenge.”
Campos has established a strong record in junior single-seater racing, including its involvement in Isack Hadjar’s 2024 Formula 2 title challenge.
The Spanish team will now attempt to carry its successful partnership with Ugochukwu into another championship.
Who is Ugo Ugochukwu?
Ugochukwu began karting at seven and developed an international reputation before progressing into single-seater racing.
He won the Euro 4 Championship in 2023 and became the first American driver to win the Macau Grand Prix in 2024.
He subsequently finished third in the 2025 Formula Regional Middle East Championship before enjoying a particularly successful 2026.
The American began the year by winning the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, then secured the FIA Formula 3 title with Campos.
His record has made him a notable prospect in American motorsport, although his Formula 2 promotion is based on his achievements in European and international junior championships rather than a guaranteed Formula 1 opportunity.
Ugochukwu was previously part of McLaren’s young-driver development programme, but his current announcement concerns his racing contract with Campos.
What comes next in Formula 2?
Formula 2 is the final major single-seater category on the conventional route to Formula 1, with drivers competing on many of the same Grand Prix weekends.
Ugochukwu will face more experienced competitors and the additional demands of tyre management, pit stops and longer feature races.
Campos has not yet named his 2027 teammate. The team’s immediate attention also remains on the conclusion of the 2026 F2 championship, which has rounds scheduled in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
For Ugochukwu, the move represents another important milestone after winning two major championships in the same year.
The challenge in 2027 will be translating his Formula 3 success into competitive results at the next level.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is following the international junior single-seater championships and the development of drivers seeking a future in Formula 1.
