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

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.