James
Egozi

United States

Junior Formula Series

Date of birth	12 October 2007
Place of birth	Miami, Florida, USA
Age	18
Nationality	United States
Career start	2012
Discipline	Formula 4

2023
- 14th Overall ITA Formula 4 Championship
  Italy
  Tatuus F4 T421
- 1st F4 CEZ Championship Austrian round
  Red Bull Ring, Austria
- 8th Overall F4 Central European Zone Championship
  Tatuus F4-T421
- 1st Overall WSK Super Master Series - OK
  Tony Kart
- 1st WSK Super Master Series – South Garda Karting round - OK
  South Garda, Italy
2022
- 19th FIA Karting European Championship - OK
  Tony Kart
2021
- 8th 26° South Garda Winter Cup - OKJ
  Tony Kart
- 5th Overall Champions of the Future - OK Junior
- 1st Overall WSK Open Cup - OK Junior
- 4th Overall WSK Euro Series - OK Junior
2020
- 9th WSK Euro Series - 60 Mini
  Tony Kart
2019
- 19th Overall WSK Euro Series - 60 Mini
  Tony Kart
2018
- 9th SKUSA Pro Tour - Mini Swift
- 1st Overall U.S. Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Nationals - Mini Max
  USA
- 1st Overall Florida Winter Tour - Mini ROK
  USA
2017
- 1st Overall United States Pro Kart Series - Mini ROK
  USA
- 1st Overall Florida Winter Tour - Mini ROK
  USA
2016
- 2nd Overall Rotax Max Challenge U.S.A. Micro Max
  USA
2015
- 4th Florida Winter Tour - Micro ROK
  USA

"At 3 years old, my Father bought me a ride-on Power Wheels Nascar resembling Jimmie Johnson's livery with the 48. Only capable of 6 mph off-the-shelf, I was never going to be satisfied with its speed. My Dad, being the tinkerer that he is, found ways to modify it to feed my need for speed."

James excited to drive his #48 Power Wheels at 3 years old
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"Upgrading the stock battery, adding a second battery, converting to dual 24V scooter motors with chains and even adding rubber to the wheels to reach a whopping 23 mph (clocked by a lazer gun), still wasn't enough. Relentless in his support of my evident passion, he came across "kid karts", racing go-karts designed for kids 5 - 7 years old, and so the story began...”

The first drive in a 50cc gas-powered Kid Kart
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“At a small local track in Opa-Locka, FL, we purchased my first used kart. It wasn't meant to fit my tiny little limbs at all. My Dad had to completely strip it and spend hours in our garage modifying the frame just so I could reach the pedals. Right before my 4th birthday, for the first time ever, I drove my gas go-kart around a parking lot and couldn't get enough.”

“The day ended once he was convinced I could drive. Next, it was time to step it up to a track. So, we returned to Miami GP Raceway to begin a proper training routine. I still recall how anxiously I looked forward to practicing every Wednesday afternoon (after school) and Saturday morning."

"After some time passed, another Dad invited us to a larger go-kart track at the Homestead Miami Speedway. There was a parking lot just outside the circuit which was converted to a temporary go-kart track at the time (now permanent). I was completely in love!”

James ready to compete with his new Red Bull wrapped Cadet Kart
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“Naturally, it just progressed from there. We began to compete. First, local races at Homestead. Then we expanded, exploring new tracks in the State of Florida and taking part in regional races. Steadily progressing up the ranks until we reached national events. Securing many podiums along the way, I finally entered the international scene.”

"My Father initially supported my interest in driving. As training and competing became a constant, my Mother and younger brother also provided moral support, travelling together, attending most of my races as a family and still do to this date."

Winter Tour Championship ROK win in Ocala, Florida
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"2016 marked the year I would compete in my first international event. I earned an entry to the Rotax Grand Finals in Sarno, Italy, as the second youngest driver, merely 8 years old. I went on to win the Pre-Final and take 4th in the Final against older and more experienced competitors.”

Rotax Nationals Mini MAX win in New Jersey Motorsports Park
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“Returning to the U.S., securing back-to-back Florida Winter Tour Championship Titles in 2017 and 2018, and (2) National Championships in 2018 (ROK and Rotax), I earned my second set of invitations to Brazil and another to Italy, to represent the Team USA in international competition.”

James with Championship Trophy in-hand
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“In 2019, I was called to race full-time in Europe. I would sign and drive with the Official Tony Kart Racing Team, factory race team of the largest competition kart manufacturer in the world."

Joining the official Tony Kart Factory Team to start his European career
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"Europe is where the best-of-the-best drivers from around the world compete in pursuit to reach Formula 1. I knew, without a doubt, I was on the right path.”

WSK Open Cup Series OKJ Championship Podium in Adria, Italy
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“A 5-year run with the OTK Racing Team came to a close with (2) World Series of Karting Championship Titles in 2021 and 2023, something I'm quite proud of. Another prominent achievement, is that I secured Pole Positions in every category I raced during those 5 years. This is no easy feat when competing at the highest levels with only hundredths of seconds separating drivers from each other.”

WSK Super Master Series OK Championship win in Cremona, Italy
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"Knowing that 2023 was most likely going to be my last year in karting, I wanted to start the year strong. In Round 1 of the WSK Super Master Series I qualified P2 overall (of 52) and had a successful set of heat races. I went on to win my Super Heat and was lined up P2 to start the Final. The outside row in Lonato is never easy as dropping spots is unavoidable. Slotting into 5th, I recovered positions well to start the season with a win. Eventually, the win led to a streak of podiums throughout the series to claim the 2023 WSK Super Master Series Championship in OK by a 90 point gap.

OK Pre-Final start in Lonato, Italy at South Garda Karting
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“In 2023, after securing my last title in karting, I was called by PHM Racing to make the jump to Formulas and drive for them in the Italian F4 Championship."

Qualifying lap in Italian Formula 4
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"The offer came quite unexpectedly and the decision to transition to cars was sudden. With very little preparation prior to my first race, I found myself scoring a P8 immediately. I followed that up with a P9 and P11, strong results from the onset.”

P1 at the Red Bull Ring for Round 2 of the CEZ F4 Championship
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“I also competed in a one-off round at the legendary Red Bull Ring, in Spielberg, Austria at the CEZ F4 Championship, formally the ACCR Championship. It's safe to say that RedBull and I go well together. I was P1 in every Official Practice, P1 in both Qualifying Sessions, and won both races. Leading every lap and earning fastest lap was simply the cherry on top.”

P2 Rookie Podium at Paul Ricard in the Italian F4 Championship
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“In the Italian F4 Championship, Round 5 at Paul Ricard Circuit was a particularly strong weekend for me. I would earn P5 and P7 overall in the first (2) races, with the P5 translating into my first Rookie Podium. Unfortunately, a forced retirement in race 3 due to a broken clutch was a bittersweet end to an otherwise strong weekend.”

P3 Rookie Podium at Autodromo Vallelunga
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“Progress was clearly made, as I would continue to fight consistently in the top 10 for the rest of the season. At the final round of the Championship, I would finish all (3) races in the top 10 and take another Rookie Podium as well. In the end, I scored the most points on the Team, while being the only full-time Rookie.”

Leading the field for a win at the Red Bull Ring. Italian Formula 4 in 2023
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"My favourite tracks are Spa and the Red Bull Ring. At Francorchamps, the quality of the surface, combined with the speed and length of the circuit make it a very exciting track to drive. Its history also makes it nostalgic to compete there."

"Away from the race track I enjoy golf, at school computer science. But speed and adrenaline are comfort zones for me. They fuel my passion for racing. I do also enjoy the aspect of working with my Engineer, analysing data to extract the most out of the kart or car and myself.”

"My motorsports heroes are Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, I want to be a multi-time F1 World Champion and record my name in the history books of Formula 1."

“For the 2024 Season, I'm extremely proud to be part of the Red Bull Junior Team in the Spanish F4 Championship, driving for Campos Racing. My goal is to dominate, and I will stop at nothing to win the Championship. Finally having the opportunity I've been fighting for, it's time to show the world that I deserve my place on the top step of the Podium.”

James Egozi competing in the 2023 Italian F4 Championship
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James Egozi racing in the wet at WSK Super Master Series in La Conca, Italy
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James Egozi assisting with a quick tyre change on his Tony Kart
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