At just 15 years old, Alex Powell has already made history and gained recognition from his nation’s Prime Minister. Born in Miami but representing Jamaica on the track, Powell secured victory at round three of the Karting European Championships in Sweden in 2021, becoming the first driver from the Caribbean to win a round of the series. This achievement also marked the first time the Jamaican anthem was played at an FIA event.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, congratulated Powell on social media, stating, “Alex continues to make a name for himself and for Jamaica in a series that is usually dominated by drivers from Scandinavian countries. We are so proud of you Alex!” Powell’s success in Sweden was followed by another win in Italy, and he finished the 2022 Karting European Championship series in second place.
Racing runs in Powell’s family, as he is related to Olympic gold-medalist and former world-record holding sprinter Asafa Powell, and his father, John, is a successful ex-rally driver. At just 11 years old, Powell was signed by Mercedes, and with his impressive accomplishments on the track so far, he is undoubtedly a rising star in the world of motorsport.
