He mentioned: “It is a dream come true to be a part of the Williams Racing household. I’ve at all times cherished racing for the reason that first time I drove a kart so it’s wonderful to be a part of this workforce. 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 workforce as he progresses all through numerous classes within the hope that he’ll be part of different Academy merchandise like Franco Colapinto in transferring up the motorsport ladder.
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This 12 months alone, he positioned second within the WSK Tremendous Grasp Sequence and fourth within the ACI Italian Championship 60 Mini Class, cementing his prodigy standing.
Smeets, Sporting Director at Williams, mentioned that the workforce 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 rapidly for his age,” he added. “We’re wanting ahead to supporting Lucas as he continues to develop all through his karting profession.”
