Ranked 1 in FIA World Karting Rankings • 2025 WSK Super Master Series Champion
America’s Youngest
America’s Youngest WSK Champion
WSK Champion
2025
Race wins
7+
Current age
10 years old
2025
Podiums
15+
2025 Championships
WSK Super Master Series
ROK SuperFinal Vice Champion
ACI Vice Champion
2025
Race wins
5+
2025
Race wins
7+
Current age
10 years old
2025
Podiums
15+
2025 Championships
WSK Super Master Series
ROK SuperFinal Vice Champion
ACI Vice Champion
2025
Race wins
5+
Josh's Story So Far
Josh Bergman's profound passion for cars and motorsport started at an early age. At 6 (in 2022) he was introduced to Carlos Iaconelli and Nelson Piquet Jr of Piquet Sports. After some testing it was clear Josh had the talent to succeed, beginning his journey in the Micro Swift Class and winning multiple race weekends his first year.
2023 marked Josh's partnership with Piquet Sports and Sodi Racing USA as The Factory Driver in the Micro/Mini Class and joining the Pro Tour. Josh won the Superkarts USA Pro Tour in Utah, added multiple wins across the US, and finished 3rd at the SKUSA Pro Tour and 2nd at SuperNats 26 in Las Vegas.
In 2024, Josh signed with Kart Republic, racing for Trinity Karting Group and KR Factory Team Kidix in the US and overseas. 2025 began with three consecutive WSK victories and culminated with Josh becoming the youngest ever American WSK Champion and ranking #1 in the FIA World Karting Rankings.
Josh's Story So Far
Josh Bergman's profound passion for cars and motorsport started at an early age. At 6 (in 2022) he was introduced to Carlos Iaconelli and Nelson Piquet Jr of Piquet Sports. After some testing it was clear Josh had the talent to succeed, beginning his journey in the Micro Swift Class and winning multiple race weekends his first year.
2023 marked Josh's partnership with Piquet Sports and Sodi Racing USA as The Factory Driver in the Micro/Mini Class and joining the Pro Tour. Josh won the Superkarts USA Pro Tour in Utah, added multiple wins across the US, and finished 3rd at the SKUSA Pro Tour and 2nd at SuperNats 26 in Las Vegas.
In 2024, Josh signed with Kart Republic, racing for Trinity Karting Group and KR Factory Team Kidix in the US and overseas. 2025 began with three consecutive WSK victories and culminated with Josh becoming the youngest ever American WSK Champion and ranking #1 in the FIA World Karting Rankings.
Josh's Story So Far
Josh Bergman's profound passion for cars and motorsport started at an early age. At 6 (in 2022) he was introduced to Carlos Iaconelli and Nelson Piquet Jr of Piquet Sports. After some testing it was clear Josh had the talent to succeed, beginning his journey in the Micro Swift Class and winning multiple race weekends his first year.
2023 marked Josh's partnership with Piquet Sports and Sodi Racing USA as The Factory Driver in the Micro/Mini Class and joining the Pro Tour. Josh won the Superkarts USA Pro Tour in Utah, added multiple wins across the US, and finished 3rd at the SKUSA Pro Tour and 2nd at SuperNats 26 in Las Vegas.
In 2024, Josh signed with Kart Republic, racing for Trinity Karting Group and KR Factory Team Kidix in the US and overseas. 2025 began with three consecutive WSK victories and culminated with Josh becoming the youngest ever American WSK Champion and ranking #1 in the FIA World Karting Rankings.
Latest News
Josh Bergman Signs With Red Bull Junior Driver Program, Becomes Youngest U.S.-Born Driver Ever Signed by an F1 Academy
November 2025
Josh Bergman, the 2025 WSK Super Master Series Champion, has signed with Red Bull GmbH to join the world-renowned Red Bull Junior Driver Program. With this landmark agreement, Bergman becomes the youngest U.S.-born driver ever to be recruited by a Formula 1 junior team or academy.
Bergman, a Miami native, began national-level karting in the United States in 2023 at age seven. He quickly rose through the ranks, securing multiple wins and podiums at major national events. His consistent front-running performances led to his graduation to international karting in 2025.
In January 2025, Bergman relocated to Italy to compete at the highest levels of global karting. His first international season has been exceptional: he dominated the World Series Karting Super Master Series Championship and earned more than 15 podium finishes, marking one of the most successful rookie seasons in youth karting history.
Bergman has trained under the mentorship of motorsport icon and Kart Republic Chairman Dino Chiesa, known for guiding the careers of multiple Formula 1 stars, including World Champions Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. Bergman also receives strategic career advice from former Formula 1 driver and current Sky Sports commentator Paul Di Resta, who continues to compete in WEC Hypercar (Peugeot) and IMSA LMP1 (United Autosports).
As part of his new role within Red Bull, Josh will report directly to Dr. Helmut Marko and collaborate closely with Guillaume “Rocky” Rocquelin, Head of Driver Academy for Red Bull Racing, focusing on simulator training, performance development, and long-term progression within the Red Bull driver pathway.
Looking ahead to 2026—and still only 10 years old—Bergman has been granted waivers allowing him to compete in the Junior category across all major U.S. karting series, typically reserved for drivers aged 12 to 15. He will also race in the OKN-Junior category in Italy beginning in April, shortly after his 11th birthday.
Statement from Josh Bergman: “Signing with Red Bull is a dream come true for me. I’ve worked so hard for this, and I’m excited to continue developing as a driver as I move up through karting and eventually into open-wheel and single-seater racing. I’m incredibly grateful to my coaches, sponsors, and family for helping me reach this milestone. Now, I’m excited to step up to the full-size chassis.”
Miami, FL — June 2025
ROK Cup Italia: 31-Position Comeback to Podium
September 2025
Podium finish despite no Qualifying! Josh did not post a time in qualifying due to a racing incident caused by another driver. He therefore started from P34 in Race 1. In Race 1 he finished P6 and in the Final Race he finished P3 climbing 31 places across the day.
ACI Italian Championship 2025: Vice Champion
September 2025
Vice Champion! After 5 Rounds across 5 months Josh finished P2 in the Championship of over 50 drivers, competing against Italy's best young talent.
Josh has been featured in the press nationally, including articles in the New York Times, EKarting News, Kart Chaser and various other publications.
Josh was recently selected as the Karting Mini driver to represent Team USA at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia.
Latest News
Josh Bergman Signs With Red Bull Junior Driver Program, Becomes Youngest U.S.-Born Driver Ever Signed by an F1 Academy
November 2025
Josh Bergman, the 2025 WSK Super Master Series Champion, has signed with Red Bull GmbH to join the world-renowned Red Bull Junior Driver Program. With this landmark agreement, Bergman becomes the youngest U.S.-born driver ever to be recruited by a Formula 1 junior team or academy.
Bergman, a Miami native, began national-level karting in the United States in 2023 at age seven. He quickly rose through the ranks, securing multiple wins and podiums at major national events. His consistent front-running performances led to his graduation to international karting in 2025.
In January 2025, Bergman relocated to Italy to compete at the highest levels of global karting. His first international season has been exceptional: he dominated the World Series Karting Super Master Series Championship and earned more than 15 podium finishes, marking one of the most successful rookie seasons in youth karting history.
Bergman has trained under the mentorship of motorsport icon and Kart Republic Chairman Dino Chiesa, known for guiding the careers of multiple Formula 1 stars, including World Champions Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. Bergman also receives strategic career advice from former Formula 1 driver and current Sky Sports commentator Paul Di Resta, who continues to compete in WEC Hypercar (Peugeot) and IMSA LMP1 (United Autosports).
As part of his new role within Red Bull, Josh will report directly to Dr. Helmut Marko and collaborate closely with Guillaume “Rocky” Rocquelin, Head of Driver Academy for Red Bull Racing, focusing on simulator training, performance development, and long-term progression within the Red Bull driver pathway.
Looking ahead to 2026—and still only 10 years old—Bergman has been granted waivers allowing him to compete in the Junior category across all major U.S. karting series, typically reserved for drivers aged 12 to 15. He will also race in the OKN-Junior category in Italy beginning in April, shortly after his 11th birthday.
Statement from Josh Bergman: “Signing with Red Bull is a dream come true for me. I’ve worked so hard for this, and I’m excited to continue developing as a driver as I move up through karting and eventually into open-wheel and single-seater racing. I’m incredibly grateful to my coaches, sponsors, and family for helping me reach this milestone. Now, I’m excited to step up to the full-size chassis.”
Miami, FL — June 2025
ROK Cup Italia: 31-Position Comeback to Podium
September 2025
Podium finish despite no Qualifying! Josh did not post a time in qualifying due to a racing incident caused by another driver. He therefore started from P34 in Race 1. In Race 1 he finished P6 and in the Final Race he finished P3 climbing 31 places across the day.
ACI Italian Championship 2025: Vice Champion
September 2025
Vice Champion! After 5 Rounds across 5 months Josh finished P2 in the Championship of over 50 drivers, competing against Italy's best young talent.
Josh has been featured in the press nationally, including articles in the New York Times, EKarting News, Kart Chaser and various other publications.
Josh was recently selected as the Karting Mini driver to represent Team USA at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia.
Latest News
Josh Bergman Signs With Red Bull Junior Driver Program, Becomes Youngest U.S.-Born Driver Ever Signed by an F1 Academy
November 2025
Josh Bergman, the 2025 WSK Super Master Series Champion, has signed with Red Bull GmbH to join the world-renowned Red Bull Junior Driver Program. With this landmark agreement, Bergman becomes the youngest U.S.-born driver ever to be recruited by a Formula 1 junior team or academy.
Bergman, a Miami native, began national-level karting in the United States in 2023 at age seven. He quickly rose through the ranks, securing multiple wins and podiums at major national events. His consistent front-running performances led to his graduation to international karting in 2025.
In January 2025, Bergman relocated to Italy to compete at the highest levels of global karting. His first international season has been exceptional: he dominated the World Series Karting Super Master Series Championship and earned more than 15 podium finishes, marking one of the most successful rookie seasons in youth karting history.
Bergman has trained under the mentorship of motorsport icon and Kart Republic Chairman Dino Chiesa, known for guiding the careers of multiple Formula 1 stars, including World Champions Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. Bergman also receives strategic career advice from former Formula 1 driver and current Sky Sports commentator Paul Di Resta, who continues to compete in WEC Hypercar (Peugeot) and IMSA LMP1 (United Autosports).
As part of his new role within Red Bull, Josh will report directly to Dr. Helmut Marko and collaborate closely with Guillaume “Rocky” Rocquelin, Head of Driver Academy for Red Bull Racing, focusing on simulator training, performance development, and long-term progression within the Red Bull driver pathway.
Looking ahead to 2026—and still only 10 years old—Bergman has been granted waivers allowing him to compete in the Junior category across all major U.S. karting series, typically reserved for drivers aged 12 to 15. He will also race in the OKN-Junior category in Italy beginning in April, shortly after his 11th birthday.
Statement from Josh Bergman: “Signing with Red Bull is a dream come true for me. I’ve worked so hard for this, and I’m excited to continue developing as a driver as I move up through karting and eventually into open-wheel and single-seater racing. I’m incredibly grateful to my coaches, sponsors, and family for helping me reach this milestone. Now, I’m excited to step up to the full-size chassis.”
Miami, FL — June 2025
ROK Cup Italia: 31-Position Comeback to Podium
September 2025
Podium finish despite no Qualifying! Josh did not post a time in qualifying due to a racing incident caused by another driver. He therefore started from P34 in Race 1. In Race 1 he finished P6 and in the Final Race he finished P3 climbing 31 places across the day.
ACI Italian Championship 2025: Vice Champion
September 2025
Vice Champion! After 5 Rounds across 5 months Josh finished P2 in the Championship of over 50 drivers, competing against Italy's best young talent.
Josh has been featured in the press nationally, including articles in the New York Times, EKarting News, Kart Chaser and various other publications.
Josh was recently selected as the Karting Mini driver to represent Team USA at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia.
On Track & Behind the Scenes
On Track & Behind the Scenes
Mentors, Sponsors & Partners
Josh's journey is supported by some of motorsport's most respected figures and world-class brands
Dino Chiesa
Kart Republic Owner & Chairman
Paul Di Resta
Former F1 Driver & Manager
Paul Di Resta
Former F1 Driver & Manager
Paul Di Resta
Former F1 Driver & Manager
Tom Blomqvist
IndyCar & IMSA Champion
Tom Blomqvist
IndyCar & IMSA Champion
Tom Blomqvist
IndyCar & IMSA Champion
Jonathan Kotyk
USA Driver Coach
Jonathan Kotyk
USA Driver Coach
Jonathan Kotyk
USA Driver Coach
Join the Journey
From America to Europe, from karting champion to future motorsport star. Follow Josh's progress, explore partnership opportunities, or get in touch to learn more about how you can be part of his journey.
Join the Journey
From America to Europe, from karting champion to future motorsport star. Follow Josh's progress, explore partnership opportunities, or get in touch to learn more about how you can be part of his journey.