Charlie Wurz (born 2 December 2005) is an Austrian-British

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who most recently competed for Prema Racing in the

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. He is the son of former

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driver Alexander Wurz.

Racing career

Karting

Wurz competed in karting series across Europe since 2017. These included the Rotax Max Challenge, WSK events and FIA sanctioned karting series. During this time, Wurz was scouted to join the Ferrari Driver Academy.

Porsche Sprint Challenge

In 2021, Wurz competed in two races of the

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Sprint Challenge Europe at the Hungaoring. He won one race, securing both pole position and fastest lap in the same event. The following race he finished on the podium in third position. In 2022, Wurz returned to the Porsche Sprint Challenge this time in the Middle East. He competed in four races, securing 3 wins.

Formula 4 UAE Championship

Wurz was revealed as a driver in the

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for the season that would run across January to March. A trophy round, that did not count toward the championship, was held as a support race for the

2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021) was a Formula One motor race held on 12 December 2021 at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Contested over a dista ...

. Wurz won the race and set the fastest lap. In the season proper, Wurz competed every race winning twice at the

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. He scored a further 8 podium finishes in the series. Wurz was crowned champion of 2022 in the final race at Yas Marina Circuit.

ADAC Formula 4 Championship

Wurz drove for Prema Powerteam in the first round of the

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. Across the three races that weekend, Wurz scored a single podium third place finish.

Italian F4 Championship

2021

Wurz joined the

in 2021, initially testing for Prema at the in-season Vallelunga Circuit test in June. He was the fastest driver at the test. He would compete at the three races in Vallelunga, and a further three races at the

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in Austria. Wurz finished the championship with 20 points.

2022

For 2022, it was announced he would be completing a full season in the championship.

Formula Regional

For the start of 2023, Wurz will participate in the

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with

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Karting record

Karting career summary

Racing record

Racing career summary

^† As Wurz was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
* Season still in progress.

Complete Formula 4 UAE Championship results

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete ADAC Formula 4 Championship results

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) *Season still in progress.

Complete Italian F4 Championship results

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete F4 Spanish Championship results

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete FIA Motorsport Games results

Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship Results

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Personal life

Wurz's father is two-time

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winner and former

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driver Alexander Wurz. Wurz resides in

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, however competes under the

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flag.

References

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