Zayne Burgess, the prodigy from across the Atlantic… Soon in Europe?

He is very young, he is not yet 8 years old but many eyes are already on him. His name is Zayne Burgess. Remember it. Of Jamaican parents, but also American by birth and living in Florida, he is the current phenomenon of the Youth categories in the United States.

After a brilliant first season in national events where his performances did not go unnoticed against much older drivers, he launched his 2024 season in the most masterful way, already winning in 10 weeks, 5 national events during the “SKUSA Winter”, the “RMC ROTAX” and the “ROK Florida Winter Tour” under the colors of Team Sodi Racing USA by Piquet Sports.

“Zayne has a very unique attitude on track and a driving style that we have rarely seen among young people for many years,” says Nelson Piquet Jr, the co-owner of the Team. “At his age, what he does is really impressive. He is already so mature. » confirm its competitors.

So impressive that, already, several major motorsport academies and car manufacturers are looking at him carefully… And on the Karting side, it is SODIKART which has just signed the young prodigy for a multi-year contract to support him in his karting career. For a trajectory like Leclerc, Gasly, Ocon ? All former drivers of the French firm

If the current priority remains the United States, there is talk of tests starting this summer in Europe…

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