He stated: “It is a dream come true to be a part of the Williams Racing household. I’ve all the time cherished racing for the reason that first time I drove a kart so it’s wonderful to be a part of this group. Now I can’t wait to get began with James Vowles, Sven Smeets, and everybody at Grove!”
The transfer will enable Palacio to obtain coaching and steerage from the group as he progresses all through varied classes within the hope that he’ll be a part of different Academy merchandise like Franco Colapinto in shifting up the motorsport ladder.
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This yr alone, he positioned second within the WSK Tremendous Grasp Collection and fourth within the ACI Italian Championship 60 Mini Class, cementing his prodigy standing.
Smeets, Sporting Director at Williams, stated that the group are “more than happy to announce that Lucas has joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy”.
“He’s an thrilling younger expertise that has proven promise in his first few years in karting and has progressed shortly for his age,” he added. “We’re trying ahead to supporting Lucas as he continues to develop all through his karting profession.”
