14-year-old Lucca Allen signs up to compete in British Formula 4 series

A ninth birthday present of a go-kart has propelled Shanagarry’s Lucca Allen towards his ultimate dream – competing in Formula 1. 

Now a teenager (14) and with some karting titles already under his belt he has signed up with Falcon Motorsport to compete in the new British Ford Formula 4 series, the leading junior series in Britain and one that is claimed to be the first step on the road to Formula 1.

“Everyone wants to get to Formula 1 in motorsport and there is only a few that can and I think I have what it takes.” Embellishing the “what it takes” aspect, Lucca said: “ A lot of determination and dedication and obviously a lot of talent, budget also plays a big factor.” Enjoying his Easter break from Newton Secondary School in Waterford where his principal and teachers are very supportive of his ambitions, Lucca is extremely focussed and determined to achieve his goal. In Newton, he plays rugby (second centre) and hockey.