Younger karting sensation Alex Powell made historical past over the weekend by changing into the primary individual from Jamaica to high the rostrum on the FIA Karting European Championships.
The 14-year-old received spherical three of the Championships in Kristianstad, Sweden, on Sunday. He’s additionally the primary karter from the Caribbean to attain a victory within the championships.
“Jamaican, Alex Powell, cruised to a candy and well-deserved victory on the FIA Karting occasion which passed off in Sweden this weekend,” mentioned Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who despatched congratulations to the teenager by way of social media.
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“Alex’s victory meant that for the very first time in FIA Historical past, the Jamaican nationwide anthem was performed. Alex continues to make a reputation for himself and for Jamaica in a sport that’s often dominated by drivers from Scandinavian international locations. We’re so pleased with you Alex! #TeamJamaica #JamaicaSensation,” he added.
Jamaica’s Minister of Sports activities, Olivia Grange additionally congratulated Alex on his win, writing:
“We’ve got completed it once more, displaying the world what a sports activities powerhouse little Jamaica is. This time by means of the magnificent efforts Alex Powell who made historical past at this time when he grew to become the primary Jamaican ever and the primary individual from the Caribbean to win an FIA Karting race. Allow us to all salute younger Alex Powell who by means of his dedication, willpower and expertise has introduced Jamaica new glory within the worldwide sporting area.”
Alex, who was born in the US, is a cousin of Jamaican Olympic athlete Asafa Powell. His father is Jamaican rally driver John Powell.
For the previous a number of years, Alex has been steadily making a reputation for himself within the karting world as a Jamaican driver.
He lately positioned third in spherical two of the four-round occasion in Zuera, Spain. In April 2019, on the age of 11, he joined the Mercedes Junior Method One (F1) staff, making him the youngest driver to affix the Mercedes staff. After becoming a member of with the Mercedes staff, he went on to win a number of races together with the ROK Cup Superfinal (Mini ROK) and 24° South Garda Winter Cup (Mini ROK) that season.