Cadillac reportedly plans F1 practice sessions for Ugochukwu in 2027

Ugo Ugochukwu, a 19-year-old American racing driver, is reportedly set to take part in Formula One practice sessions for Cadillac in 2027.

He won the FIA Formula 3 championship in Madrid last month and has also won the Macau Grand Prix.

Cadillac is Formula One’s US team, and the reported plan is to assess Ugochukwu’s progress and possible path to a full-time seat.

Teams must give rookies practice time in each car during the season, with two sessions per car.

Ugochukwu’s reported height, around 6 feet 4 inches, could pose a challenge because F1 cars have limits on how drivers fit inside them.

Cadillac has struggled in its first F1 season and remains without points, while its current drivers have multi-year contracts heading into 2027.

The reported practice programme would give Ugochukwu a chance to show what he can do, but no full-time seat has been announced.