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McLaren Signs 18-Year-Old De Palo, Eyes Future Stars

11/10/2025

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McLaren Racing signed Matteo De Palo, 18, to the Driver Development Programme after he finished second in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship.
He will make his McLaren debut at the Macau Grand Prix.
De Palo will compete in Formula 3 next year with TRIDENT.
McLaren announced the departure of junior drivers Ugo Ugochukwu, Martinius Stenshorne, and Brando Badoer.
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, head of the programme, praised De Palo's talent.

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McLaren Racing signed Matteo De Palo, 18, to the Driver Development Programme after he finished second in the 2025 Formula Regional European Championship.
He will make his McLaren debut at the Macau Grand Prix.
De Palo will compete in Formula 3 next year with TRIDENT.
McLaren announced the departure of junior drivers Ugo Ugochukwu, Martinius Stenshorne, and Brando Badoer.
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, head of the programme, praised De Palo's talent.