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Kaylen Frederick (born 4 June 2002) is an American racing driver of German descent[1] who is currently competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship with JDC–Miller MotorSports. He was the last champion of the British Formula 3 Championship in 2020.[2] He previously competed in Super Formula Lights with B-Max Racing Team.

Key Information

Early racing career

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Karting career

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Frederick began his racing career in karting at the age of seven, where he remained active until 2015.

Lower formulae

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2016

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In 2016, Frederick switched to formula racing at the age of fourteen, where he competed in the F1600 Championship Series with Team Pelfrey.[3] Due to his age he had to miss the first six races, but was nevertheless successful by taking his first single-seater win at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex and three second-place finishes.[4] With 474 points, he finished seventh in the championship.[5] Later in the year, he made his U.S. F2000 debut for Pelfrey on the final race weekend at Laguna Seca, becoming the youngest driver to race in the series where he finished thirteenth in both races and ended 24th in the standings.[4][6] He also drove for Pelfrey in the season finale of the F2000 Championship at Virginia International Raceway. He immediately took pole position, but finished seventh in the first race, while failing to finish the second race.[7]

2017

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The following year, Frederick competed full-time in U.S. F2000 with Team Pelfrey. He took his first podiums at Barber Motorsports Park, scoring a pair of second places, after being bested by Oliver Askew.[4] Indianapolis Motor Speedway was positive with a third-place finish in the second race, although he would have achieved more without a disqualification from second place in the first race.[8] He scored only two more third places that season at the Toronto Street Circuit and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.[9][10] With 240 points, he finished fourth in the standings behind Oliver Askew, Rinus VeeKay and Parker Thompson, the highest driver not to win a race.[5] He also drove an F2000 Championship Series weekend at Mid-Ohio, where he earned pole position and a podium finish.

2018

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In 2018, Frederick took another shot at U.S. F2000 with Pabst Racing Services.[11] He achieved all his four podium finishes consecutively, at Lucas Oil Raceway, Road America and Toronto, taking three second places and one third place.[12] However, his season was much more inconsistent compared to the previous year, and he finished sixth in the final standings with 173 points.[13] Frederick also drove in the first race weekend of the Formula 4 United States Championship in Virginia with the K-Hill Motorsports team, but managed only a retirement, 23rd and 12th in the races. At the end of the season, Frederick drove for the first time in Europe for two Euroformula Open race weekends with RP Motorsport.[14] He achieved two top ten finishes in four races, with a fifth place at the Monza as his best result.[15] With 21 points, Frederick finished fourteenth in the final standings.[16]

BRDC British Formula 3 Championship

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2019

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In 2019, Frederick switched full-time to racing in Europe and was expected to race in the Euroformula Open, but instead competed in British Formula 3 with Carlin.[17] He achieved his first win on his first weekend at Oulton Park during the second race.[18] Two more third places at Snetterton and Silverstone followed, before he added a second victory at Spa-Francorchamps.[19] He failed to make the podium for the last three rounds and ended ninth in the standings.[20]

2020

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Frederick remained with Carlin in BRDC F3 for 2020, partnering Guilherme Peixoto and Nazim Azman.[21] He started his season in Oulton Park with two wins.[22] At the first Donington Park round, Frederick once again won and also secured a second place.[23] A blip of form followed in Brands Hatch, but the second Donington round saw the American victorious, which also applied to the next round in Snetterton Circuit.[24][25] Having been nine points behind championship rival Kush Maini, Frederick's pace skyrocketed for the final two rounds, taking four victories, two each in Donington and Silverstone which allowed him to surpass Maini's points tally.[26][27] Frederick secured the title during the final race, beating Maini by 51 points.[28][29] Throughout the season, Frederick achieved nine wins and three more podiums.[30]

FIA Formula 3 Championship

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2021

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Frederick driving the Dallara F3 2019 during the 2021 Spielberg Formula 3 round.

In 2021, Frederick progressed to the FIA Formula 3 Championship.[31] Remaining with Carlin, he was partnered by Ido Cohen and Red Bull Junior Jonny Edgar.[32] Frederick had a solid debut in the championship, achieving a best finish of 17th twice during the first two rounds.[33][34] During the Austrian round, Frederick claimed his first F3 points after multiple penalties promoted him to ninth place in race 1.[5] Starting fourth for race 2, Frederick impressively maintained his position in the top 5. On lap 11, he made a late dive on Juan Manuel Correa which spun both around, and Frederick retired on the spot.[35] It was later discovered that Frederick suffered a fracture dislocation in his left thumb, causing him to miss race 3.[36] He also missed the Budapest round due to the injury and was substituted by Jake Hughes.[37] In addition, he did not compete in Spa-Francorchamps after testing positive for COVID-19.[38] He returned in Zandvoort, and achieved 11th place in just his second race on his return.[39][40] Frederick scored two points, besting out Cohen, who scored 0 points, but got outlasted by Edgar, who scored 23 points.[41] He then tested for Hitech Grand Prix during the post-season test.[42]

2022

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Frederick driving for Hitech Grand Prix during the 2022 Spielberg Formula 3 round.

Frederick switched to Hitech Grand Prix for 2022, partnering Isack Hadjar and former BRDC F3 teammate Nazim Azman.[43] The American stated that he was "‘more prepared’ for F3 after his toughest year in racing".[44] Frederick qualified in 19th during the opening Bahrain round, and during the first race, charged forward to eighth place, a performance he hailed as "really positive".[45] In the feature race, Frederick span on the opening lap which dropped him to the back, but despite the setback, he managed to climb back into the points in tenth place.[46] Frederick improved his best F3 finish in Imola, ending in seventh place during the feature race.[47] In Barcelona, Frederick qualified in eighth, his best qualifying in F3 yet.[48] He scored good points in the races, finishing seventh and ninth after battling tyre degradation.[49] Having improved his qualifying-best position to seventh, he also improved his highest finish to fifth in the Silverstone sprint race.[50] The feature race was less satisfying; he went over the kerbs which damaged his diffuser, and struggled on his way to finish out of the points.[5]

In Austria, Frederick improved his qualifying position for a third straight time, securing fifth. Frederick ended in seventh position in the sprint race, which improved to sixth after Oliver Bearman was penalised ahead of him.[51] However, that result would prove to be his last points of the season. During the feature race, Frederick fought over Roman Staněk over fifth place, in which it ended in tears for the American as he sustained a puncture following contact.[52] Frederick's form dipped during the next three rounds, failing to even fight near the points-paying positions thanks to poor qualifying sessions. In Monza, Frederick returned to competing in the top-ten, but both races were marred with collisions that led to punctures.[5] Frederick ended 17th in the standings with 27 points, being outscored massively by Hadjar but beating Azman.[53] In late September, he partook in the post-season test with ART Grand Prix, driving on days 1 and 2 for the French outfit.[54][55]

2023

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Frederick moved to ART Grand Prix for his third Formula 3 season in 2023, partnering single-seater champions Grégoire Saucy and Nikola Tsolov.[56] Frederick started his season in Bahrain with sixth in qualifying, but was set back by contact in which he sustained a puncture during the sprint race. In the feature race, he battled tyre degradation but was able to take his first points of the year with seventh.[57] Frederick again scored a point in the Melbourne sprint race, after all three MP Motorsport cars were disqualified.[58] The feature race was not so fortunate for him, as he crashed into teammate Tsolov under the safety car; Frederick received a ten-place grid penalty for the following race.[59][60] He returned to the points for the last time at the Red Bull Ring where he finished seventh in the sprint race, but his feature race was halted due to a broken front wing sustained after fighting Mari Boya.[61] Overall, his season was filled with lost opportunities, with incidents limiting his progress such as in Silverstone and Hungary.[62][63] Frederick ended the season in a disappointing 21st place overall with 11 points, with ART Grand Prix having a tough season as well.[64]

Indy NXT

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In October 2023, Frederick tested an Indy NXT car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with HMD Motorsports.[65]

Super Formula Lights

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In November 2023, Frederick partook in the Super Formula Lights post-season test with B-Max Racing at Okayama International Circuit.[66]

2024

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Frederick would sign a deal to compete in the 2024 Super Formula Lights with B-Max Racing.[67] The first round in Autopolis yielded a second-placed podium during the third race.[68] He earned his first pole for the second race in Sugo but struggled for pace and eventually finished fifth.[69] After a scoreless weekend at Fuji Speedway,[70] Frederick drove to his first win in Okayama during the second race, whilst finishing runner-up for the other two races.[71] After a double points finish during the last round in Motegi, Frederick placed fifth in the standings with 46 points, earning one win and four podiums.

2025

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Frederick stayed with B-Max for 2025 season.[72] He took his first win of the season during the second race at Autopolis, having started from pole, although he did not receive pole position points as qualifying was cancelled due to dense fog.[73]

Sportscar racing career

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2026

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Frederick will make his sportscar racing debut during the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona, driving for JDC–Miller MotorSports in the GTP category.[74]

Personal life

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Frederick originates from Potomac in Maryland, and his hero is four-time Formula One World champion Sebastian Vettel.[75]

Karting record

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Karting career summary

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Season Series Position
2013 Florida Winter Tour — Rotax Micro Max 38th
Florida Winter Tour — Cadet 41st
2014 SKUSA Pro Tour — Cadet 8th
Florida Winter Tour — Rotax Micro Max 17th
Florida Winter Tour — Cadet 5th

Racing record

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Racing career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2016 F1600 Championship Series Team Pelfrey 15 1 2 2 4 474 7th
U.S. F2000 National Championship 2 0 0 0 0 16 24th
F2000 Championship Series 2 0 1 1 0 33 30th
2017 U.S. F2000 National Championship Team Pelfrey 14 0 0 2 5 240 4th
F2000 Championship Series N/A 2 0 1 0 1 59 23rd
SCCA Majors Championship Nationwide - Formula Atlantic 2 0 0 0 0 27 33rd
2018 U.S. F2000 National Championship Pabst Racing Services 14 0 2 0 4 173 6th
Formula 4 United States Championship K-Hill Motorsports 3 0 0 0 0 0 34th
Euroformula Open Championship RP Motorsport 4 0 0 1 0 21 14th
F2000 Championship Series N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 NC
SCCA Majors Championship Nationwide - Formula Atlantic 2 2 0 0 2 50 18th
2019 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Carlin 24 2 1 3 4 305 9th
2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Carlin 24 9 8 12 12 499 1st
2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship Carlin Buzz Racing 13 0 0 0 0 2 22nd
2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship Hitech Grand Prix 18 0 0 0 0 27 17th
2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship ART Grand Prix 18 0 0 0 0 11 21st
2024 Super Formula Lights B-Max Racing Team 18 1 1 0 4 46 5th
2025 Super Formula Lights B-Max Racing Team 15 1 1 1 4 35 5th
2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTP JDC–Miller MotorSports 2 0 0 0 0 518* 8th*

* Season still in progress.

American open-wheel racing results

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U.S. F2000 Championship

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Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Rank Points
2016 Team Pelfrey STP STP BAR BAR IMS IMS LOR ROA ROA TOR TOR MOH MOH MOH LAG
13 		LAG
13 		24th 16
2017 Team Pelfrey STP
4 		STP
5 		BAR
2 		BAR
2 		IMS
DSQ 		IMS
3 		ROA
6 		ROA
4 		IOW
6 		TOR
17 		TOR
3 		MOH
7 		MOH
3 		WGL
4 		4th 240
2018 Pabst Racing Services STP
11 		STP
9 		IMS
22 		IMS
21 		LOR
2 		ROA
2 		ROA
2 		TOR
3 		TOR
8 		MOH
24 		MOH
23 		MOH
19 		POR
7 		POR
15 		6th 173

Complete Formula 4 United States Championship results

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

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DC Points
2018 K-Hill Motorsports VIR
1
Ret 		VIR
2
23 		VIR
3
12 		ROA
1 		ROA
2 		ROA
3 		MOH
1 		MOH
2 		MOH
3 		PIT
1 		PIT
2 		PIT
3 		NJMP
1 		NJMP
2 		NJMP
3 		COTA
1 		COTA
2 		34th 0

Complete Euroformula Open Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DC Points
2018 RP Motorsport EST
1 		EST
2 		LEC
1 		LEC
2 		SPA
1 		SPA
2 		HUN
1 		HUN
2 		SIL
1 		SIL
2 		MNZ
1
12 		MNZ
2
5 		JER
1 		JER
2 		CAT
1
11 		CAT
2
9 		14th 21

Complete BRDC British Formula 3 Championship results

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

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Pos Points
2019 Carlin OUL
1
13 		OUL
2
1 		OUL
3
12 		SNE
1
7 		SNE
2
46 		SNE
3
3 		SIL1
1
4 		SIL1
2
123 		SIL1
3
3 		DON1
1
10 		DON1
2
Ret 		DON1
3
Ret 		SPA
1
1 		SPA
2
Ret 		SPA
3
16 		BRH
1
5 		BRH
2
Ret 		BRH
3
5 		SIL2
1
6 		SIL2
2
13 		SIL2
3
10 		DON2
1
8 		DON2
2
8 		DON2
3
7 		9th 305
2020 Carlin OUL
1
8 		OUL
2
142 		OUL
3
1 		OUL
4
1 		DON1
1
8 		DON1
2
29 		DON1
3
1 		BRH
1
NC 		BRH
2
123 		BRH
3
Ret 		BRH
4
11 		DON2
1
1 		DON2
2
124 		DON2
3
4 		SNE
1
1 		SNE
2
121 		SNE
3
2 		SNE
4
2 		DON3
1
1 		DON3
2
71 		DON3
3
1 		SIL
1
1 		SIL
2
125 		SIL
3
1 		1st 499

Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 DC Points
2021 Carlin Buzz Racing CAT
1
22 		CAT
2
17 		CAT
3
30 		LEC
1
20 		LEC
2
22 		LEC
3
17 		RBR
1
9 		RBR
2
Ret 		RBR
3
DNS 		HUN
1 		HUN
2 		HUN
3 		SPA
1 		SPA
2 		SPA
3 		ZAN
1
20 		ZAN
2
11 		ZAN
3
21 		SOC
1
23 		SOC
2
C 		SOC
3
13 		22nd 2
2022 Hitech Grand Prix BHR
SPR
8 		BHR
FEA
10 		IMO
SPR
16 		IMO
FEA
7 		CAT
SPR
7 		CAT
FEA
9 		SIL
SPR
5 		SIL
FEA
12 		RBR
SPR
6 		RBR
FEA
23 		HUN
SPR
19 		HUN
FEA
20 		SPA
SPR
Ret 		SPA
FEA
16 		ZAN
SPR
15 		ZAN
FEA
13 		MNZ
SPR
Ret 		MNZ
FEA
25 		17th 27
2023 ART Grand Prix BHR
SPR
28 		BHR
FEA
7 		MEL
SPR
10 		MEL
FEA
Ret 		MON
SPR
24 		MON
FEA
25 		CAT
SPR
14 		CAT
FEA
17 		RBR
SPR
7 		RBR
FEA
26 		SIL
SPR
22 		SIL
FEA
19 		HUN
SPR
12 		HUN
FEA
Ret 		SPA
SPR
13 		SPA
FEA
15 		MNZ
SPR
20 		MNZ
FEA
Ret 		21st 11

Complete Super Formula Lights results

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

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pos Points
2024 B-Max Racing Team AUT
1
4 		AUT
2
4 		AUT
3
2 		SUG
1
Ret 		SUG
2
5 		SUG
3
8 		FUJ
1
8 		FUJ
2
8 		FUJ
3
12 		OKA
1
2 		OKA
2
1 		OKA
3
2 		SUZ
1
5 		SUZ
2
7 		SUZ
3
7 		MOT
1
6 		MOT
2
4 		MOT
3
Ret 		5th 46
2025 B-Max Racing Team SUZ
1
9 		SUZ
2
3 		SUZ
3
5 		AUT
1
2 		AUT
2
1 		OKA
1
4 		OKA
2
7 		OKA
3
3 		SUG
1
6 		SUG
2
7 		SUG
3
6 		SUG
4
10 		FUJ
1
9 		FUJ
2
9 		FUJ
3
6 		MOT
1 		MOT
2 		MOT
3 		5th 35

* Season still in progress.

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Class Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rank Points
2026 JDC–Miller MotorSports GTP Porsche 963 Porsche 9RD 4.6 L Turbo V8 DAY
7 		SEB
8 		LBH
 LGA
 DET
 WGL
 ELK
 IMS
 PET
 8th* 518*

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Kaylen Frederick

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Kaylen Frederick (born June 4, 2002) is an American professional racing driver of German descent, currently competing in the Super Formula Lights championship for B-Max Racing Team.[1][2][3] Born in Potomac, Maryland, Frederick began his racing career in karting at age seven, securing his first championship at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia shortly thereafter.[4] Over the next six years, he competed in prominent karting series including the World Karting Association (WKA), Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS), Super Kart USA (SKUSA), Rotax Max Challenge, and Florida Winter Tours, amassing multiple championships and podium finishes.[4] Transitioning to single-seaters in 2016 at age 14, Frederick became the youngest driver in the SCCA Pro Formula Series, racing for Team Pelfrey in the Formula Productions F1600 category where he achieved pole positions, podiums, and a race victory.[5] In 2017 and 2018, he progressed to the USF2000 Championship with Team Pelfrey in 2017 and Pabst Racing in 2018, earning five podiums and finishing fourth overall in his debut season while securing three pole positions and additional podiums the following year.[4][6] Frederick's European breakthrough came in 2019 with the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship, where he claimed two wins and four podiums; he dominated the 2020 season as champion, securing nine victories, 12 podiums, the Jack Cavill Pole Position Cup, and the Jim Clark Trophy.[4] He then advanced to the FIA Formula 3 Championship from 2021 to 2023, racing for Carlin, Hitech GP, and ART Grand Prix, with best finishes of 17th overall in 2022 despite challenging seasons marked by consistent points-scoring efforts.[1][4] In 2024, Frederick relocated to Tokyo and joined B-Max Racing Team for his Super Formula Lights debut, finishing fifth in the championship with strong performances including his maiden series victory at Sportsland SUGO in September.[4][7] He continued with the team in 2025, achieving a pole position and his first win of the season in the second race at Autopolis while currently standing fourth in the drivers' standings as of November.[8][9]

Early life and background

Early life

Kaylen Frederick was born on June 4, 2002, in Potomac, Maryland, USA.[10][2][6] He holds American nationality and is of German descent.[2][11] Frederick's interest in racing was sparked around the age of seven, when he began karting experiences that introduced him to motorsport.[4] In 2018, as a sophomore at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, he balanced his emerging racing pursuits with high school studies.[12]

Family and personal details

Frederick possesses German heritage through his paternal lineage, with his father being German, which has fostered a strong cultural connection including fluency in the German language.[10] He attended the German School of Washington D.C. from kindergarten through 7th grade, for nearly a decade, further embedding this heritage in his upbringing.[10][5] His family has provided consistent support for his early racing endeavors, encouraging his passion for motorsport from a young age without pressuring professional involvement.[13] This backing allowed him to pursue karting and initial competitions alongside family activities like dirt biking.[12] Frederick was raised in Potomac, Maryland, which served as his base of operations during his early career.[6] In 2018, as a sophomore at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, he balanced demanding academics with his burgeoning racing schedule, ultimately graduating early with honors at age 16 in June 2018.[5] He has expressed admiration for Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, particularly for his achievements during the Red Bull era.[10]

Career

Karting career

Kaylen Frederick began his competitive karting career at the age of seven in 2010, initially competing locally at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia, where he won his first championship.[5] Over the next six years, he progressed through various national series, including the World Karting Association (WKA), Great Lakes Sprint Series (GLSS), Superkarts! USA (SKUSA), Rotax Max Challenge, and Florida Winter Tour, securing multiple race wins and podium finishes that honed his skills for higher-level competition.[5][14] In 2013, Frederick entered the Florida Winter Tour in the Rotax Micro Max class, finishing 38th overall with 76 points.[2] The following year, he competed in both the Florida Winter Tour Vortex TaG Cadet class, where he achieved his best seasonal result with a 5th-place finish, and the SKUSA Pro Tour TaG Cadet class, ending 8th in the standings with 589 points.[2] Additional highlights included a victory on Saturday and a runner-up finish on Sunday at the June 2014 Texas ProKart Challenge in the Mini Max division, contributing to his consistent top-10 performances across events.[14] Frederick's karting tenure, marked by multiple top-10 finishes and steady progression in cadet categories, concluded at the end of 2015 to allow a full transition to single-seater formula racing the following year.[5][15]

Early single-seater career (2016–2018)

Frederick began his single-seater racing career in 2016 at the age of 14, competing in the F1600 Championship Series with Team Pelfrey, where he finished seventh in the overall standings with 474 points across the season.[2] That same year, he made his debut in the U.S. F2000 National Championship, also with Team Pelfrey, accumulating 16 points over 16 races to end 24th in the championship, marking his initial exposure to the Mazda Road to Indy ladder. His transition from karting provided a solid foundation for adapting to the demands of open-wheel formula cars, enabling quick progress despite his youth.[4] In 2017, Frederick continued in the U.S. F2000 National Championship with Team Pelfrey, delivering a breakout rookie performance by securing fourth place in the drivers' standings with 240 points from 17 races.[16] He achieved five podium finishes—two second places and three thirds—without recording a victory, with notable results including a pair of runner-up positions at Barber Motorsports Park and consistent top-five finishes at circuits like Road America, where he placed fourth in the second race.[17][18] These results highlighted his growing consistency and speed in competitive fields, earning him recognition as one of the series' top young talents.[15] For 2018, Frederick switched to Pabst Racing for his second full U.S. F2000 season, finishing sixth overall with 173 points across 17 races, bolstered by four podiums and multiple pole positions that demonstrated his qualifying prowess.[19] He maintained consistent top-10 finishes throughout the year, including strong showings at Mid-Ohio and Toronto, which underscored his reliability despite increased competition from established drivers.[20] Later that season, Frederick made his European racing debut in the Euroformula Open with RP Motorsport, contesting eight races and scoring 21 points to place 14th in the championship, a period focused on acclimating to new tracks and the series' technical regulations.[21] Over these three years, spanning the F1600 and U.S. F2000 series primarily, along with his Euroformula Open outings, Frederick competed in approximately 40 races, building essential experience in single-seater machinery.[1]

BRDC British Formula 3 Championship (2019–2020)

Kaylen Frederick entered the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship in 2019 with Carlin Motorsport, marking his first full season in a regional Formula 3 series after competing in the U.S. F2000 Championship. Adapting to the demanding eight-round schedule across British circuits, he secured two victories: Race 2 at Oulton Park, where he capitalized on a strong qualifying to lead from the front, and Race 1 at Spa-Francorchamps, overtaking early leaders with precise drafting on the Kemmel Straight.[22][23] These results contributed to four podium finishes, two pole positions, and three fastest laps, though first-lap incidents in six races hampered consistency. Finishing 9th in the drivers' standings with 305 points, Frederick faced stiff intra-team rivalry from teammates Clément Novalak, who clinched the title, and Lucas Petersson, fostering competitive development within Carlin.[24] In 2020, Frederick remained with Carlin, partnering Nazim Azman and Guilherme Peixoto, and elevated his performance to dominate the series amid the COVID-19 pandemic's disruptions. The championship adapted with a revised all-UK calendar of seven triple-header rounds—totaling 24 races—after international events like Spa were canceled and others postponed to prioritize safety and reduce travel.[25] Despite occasional setbacks, such as a challenging Brands Hatch weekend where he lost the points lead temporarily, Frederick amassed nine wins, including dominant performances at Oulton Park (season opener), Snetterton (in wet conditions), Donington Park (reclaiming the lead), and Silverstone (title-clinching double victory).[26][27][28] He also claimed eight poles and 12 fastest laps, leading 120 laps overall, to finish as champion with 499 points—51 ahead of runner-up Kush Maini—and earning the Jim Clark Trophy for outstanding driver.[29][30][31] Over the two seasons, spanning 48 races, Frederick achieved 11 wins and demonstrated marked progression from rookie adaptation to title contention, securing his promotion to the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Carlin for 2021.[32]

FIA Formula 3 Championship (2021–2023)

Kaylen Frederick entered the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2021 with Carlin Buzz Racing, having been the 2020 BRDC British Formula 3 champion, and was partnered by Ido Cohen and Jonny Edgar.[32] His season was heavily disrupted by setbacks, including a crash during Race 2 at the Red Bull Ring that resulted in a fracture dislocation of his left thumb, requiring surgery and forcing him to miss the Austrian and Hungarian rounds.[33] Additionally, Frederick tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Spa-Francorchamps round, sidelining him for that event as well and causing him to miss a total of seven races.[34] Despite these absences, he competed in the remaining rounds, adapting to the Dallara F3 2021 chassis and the competitive international field, but scored only two points to finish 22nd in the drivers' standings.[1] For 2022, Frederick switched to Hitech Grand Prix, aiming to build on his experience in a more consistent team environment.[35] He showed improvement with several top-10 finishes, including a strong performance at the season-opening Bahrain round where he battled for position on the final lap, but was hampered by on-track incidents and reliability issues throughout the year.[36] Accumulating 27 points across the full 21-race season, his efforts placed him 17th in the championship, marking a step forward in consistency despite the challenges of the highly competitive grid.[1] In his third and final FIA Formula 3 season in 2023, Frederick joined ART Grand Prix, teaming up with highly rated prospects Grégoire Saucy and Nikola Tsolov.[37] He delivered steady midfield performances, with his best result being seventh place in the Monaco sprint race, contributing to a total of 11 points and a 21st-place finish in the standings.[1] Over the three seasons, Frederick contested more than 60 races in total, gaining valuable experience in the Dallara chassis and against global talent, though his results remained modest compared to his domestic success.[4] Following the 2023 campaign, he opted to pursue racing opportunities outside Europe to further his career development.[38]

Indy NXT activities

Following a midfield finish in the 2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship, where he placed 21st overall with a best result of seventh in Bahrain, Kaylen Frederick explored opportunities in the American open-wheel ladder by participating in post-season testing for the Indy NXT series.[1][4] On October 20, 2023, Frederick tested with HMD Motorsports during the Chris Griffis Memorial Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's road course, driving a Dallara chassis equipped with a Firestone tire package.[39][40] The team opted out of the morning session due to wet conditions and focused on the afternoon dry running, where Frederick completed 54 laps and recorded a best time of 1:15.2706, securing eighth place in the combined results among 21 drivers, with the top eight separated by just 0.4276 seconds.[39][41] This marked his first laps in an Indy NXT car and his initial exposure to the series' setup since early U.S. racing in 2018, providing an evaluation of his adaptability to the category's demands, including potential for both road courses and ovals as a pathway to IndyCar.[39] The test served as an exploratory step amid a career plateau in Europe after three FIA F3 seasons without a podium, allowing Frederick to assess the feasibility of transitioning to the IndyCar feeder series without committing to a full campaign.[38] Despite positive feedback on his pace, which at times placed him in the top three before red flags interrupted, no full-season seat materialized for 2024.[42] Ultimately, Frederick pursued a multi-year program in Super Formula Lights instead, prioritizing its road-course focus and competitive alignment with his background over the higher budgetary requirements of Indy NXT.[43][38]

Super Formula Lights (2024–2025)

In 2024, Kaylen Frederick relocated to Tokyo, Japan, to pursue greater international exposure outside of European racing series, signing with the B-Max Racing Team for his debut in Super Formula Lights.[4][44] He competed in the Dallara F324 chassis equipped with a Toyota TGE33 engine, a specification shared across the field to emphasize driver skill.[45] The season consisted of six triple-header rounds on prominent Japanese circuits, where Frederick adapted quickly despite the challenges of wet-weather racing and high-speed tracks unfamiliar to him.[44] Frederick's 2024 campaign marked a strong entry into Asian open-wheel racing, highlighted by his maiden victory in Race 2 at Okayama International Circuit during Round 5. Starting from fourth on a rain-soaked track, he overtook leader Syun Koide on the opening lap and held off challengers to win by 1.5 seconds, securing 25 points.[46] He added four more podiums—a second place at Autopolis in Round 2, a third place at Sportsland SUGO in Round 3, and two runner-up finishes at Okayama—along with a pole position at Sportsland SUGO in Round 3.[44] These results propelled him to fifth in the drivers' standings with 46 points, 68 behind champion Syun Koide.[47] For 2025, Frederick committed to a second season with B-Max Racing Team, aiming to build on his prior experience for further development in the series.[48] His experience from three years in the FIA Formula 3 Championship facilitated smoother adaptation to the technical demands of Super Formula Lights, particularly in tire management and overtaking strategies.[43] As of November 2025, with the season ongoing through its final rounds, he sits fourth in the standings with 35 points after securing pole position and victory in Race 2 at Autopolis during Round 2.[49][50] This win, defended under pressure from Yuki Sano, contributed to his two podium finishes so far that year.[51] Across his two seasons in Super Formula Lights, Frederick has amassed two victories, seven podiums, and two pole positions, demonstrating consistent competitiveness in a field dominated by Japanese talent.[2]

Personal life

Residence and lifestyle

Since relocating to Tokyo, Japan, in 2024, Kaylen Frederick's primary residence has been there, serving as his base for the Super Formula Lights series with B-Max Racing Team.[5][6][52] His lifestyle is highly travel-intensive, necessitated by international racing commitments, including extended periods in Japan for events at circuits such as Suzuka, Fuji, and Motegi, while returning to the United States between rounds.[44][53] He maintains family ties and an off-season base in his hometown of Potomac, Maryland, USA.[5] Frederick balances his professional obligations with rigorous fitness training, sponsorship responsibilities for partners like Pilot ONE Racing, and quality time with family in the U.S., emphasizing discipline and work ethic away from the track.[5] These roots in Potomac provide continuity in his routine.

Influences and interests

Frederick has long admired Sebastian Vettel as his primary racing idol, particularly inspired by the German driver's dominant performances during his time at Red Bull Racing, which coincided with Frederick's early involvement in karting.[10] This admiration has shaped his approach to the sport, emphasizing consistency and precision in his own racing career.[10] Frederick has expressed interest in the structured driver development pathways exemplified by Vettel's junior career progression through Formula BMW and Red Bull's junior team, viewing it as a model for aspiring racers navigating international series.[10] His connection to Vettel is further deepened by his German heritage—his father is German, and Frederick attended a German school from kindergarten through seventh grade, becoming fluent in the language—which links him to European motorsport influences.[10] Beyond his racing idol, Frederick's enthusiasm for motorsport extends to following Formula 1 races, a passion ignited in his childhood when his parents, avid Ferrari and Ducati fans, introduced him to the series through family viewings.[10] In terms of personal interests, Frederick appreciates the travel opportunities inherent to a professional racing lifestyle, which allows him to visit diverse cities and cultures around the world.[10] Currently, he is focusing on studies in industrial and automotive design.[5] His interests also include skiing and mountain biking, complementing the discipline cultivated from his early racing days, where he balanced intense competition with academics—graduating high school at age 16—while competing in a region without strong local racing infrastructure, fostering a resilient and focused mindset essential to his career.[10][5]

Racing record

Career summary

Kaylen Frederick's racing career spans from karting in 2009–2015, where he secured multiple regional championships including his debut title at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia, to his current campaigns in Super Formula Lights during 2024–2025.[4] Transitioning to single-seaters at age 14 in 2016, Frederick progressed through American junior formulas like the F1600 Championship Series and U.S. F2000 National Championship, building a foundation in open-wheel racing before venturing internationally.[54] His breakthrough came in Europe with the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship, where he clinched the 2020 drivers' title as the series' final champion, achieving nine wins and a 51-point margin over his nearest rival.[1] This success propelled him to the FIA Formula 3 Championship from 2021 to 2023, where he honed his skills against global talent, before shifting to the competitive Asian lights category of Super Formula Lights to further his professional trajectory.[55] Across his single-seater career, Frederick has recorded 15 wins in various series, with his best championship results being 1st in the 2020 BRDC British F3 and 4th in the 2025 Super Formula Lights season, the latter featuring an ongoing campaign marked by a pole-to-win victory at Autopolis.[2] By November 2025, he has contested over 150 races, emphasizing consistent development and adaptability across continents.[2]

Complete U.S. F2000 National Championship results

(key)TeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPos.
2016Team Pelfrey20001624th[56]
2017Team Pelfrey140502404th[16]
2018Pabst Racing140411736th[19]
Frederick made his debut in the series during the 2016 season finale at Laguna Seca, competing in both races for Team Pelfrey. In 2017, he earned his maiden podiums at Barber Motorsports Park with a second-place finish in Race 1 and third in Race 2.[57] His five podiums that year included two runner-up results and three third places, all without a victory.[58] During the 2018 season with Pabst Racing, Frederick claimed four consecutive podiums from Lucas Oil Raceway through Mid-Ohio and set a new qualifying record en route to his lone pole position at the Streets of Toronto, where he finished third.[20][59]

Complete Euroformula Open Championship results

Kaylen Frederick made his European open-wheel racing debut in the 2018 Euroformula Open Championship, joining Italian squad RP Motorsport for a partial campaign consisting of two race weekends and four races total.[2] Adapting to the series' Dallara F312 chassis powered by Toyota engines, Michelin tires, and unfamiliar European circuits presented significant challenges, including limited preparation time and concurrent commitments in the U.S. F2000 series.[60] Despite these hurdles, Frederick achieved two top-ten finishes, highlighted by a fifth-place result in the Monza sprint race accompanied by the fastest lap of the event.[60][61] He accumulated 21 points to end the season in 14th position overall, with no wins, podiums, or pole positions.[2][62]
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2018RP Motorsport40002114th

Complete BRDC British Formula 3 Championship results

(Kaylen Frederick participated in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship for two seasons with the Carlin team, marking his entry into European open-wheel racing.)[1] (The following table summarizes his season statistics, including races contested, wins, podium finishes, pole positions, points scored, and final championship position.)[2]
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2019Carlin242423059th
2020Carlin2491284991st
(In 2019, Frederick's rookie campaign included victories at Spa-Francorchamps and Donington Park, contributing to his fourth-place ranking in wins despite finishing ninth overall.)[22][4] (The 2020 season, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Frederick dominate with nine victories and secure the drivers' championship—the first for an American driver—clinching the title with a win in the final race at Silverstone Circuit.)[29][30][26]

Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results

Frederick debuted in the FIA Formula 3 Championship in 2021 with Carlin, participating in only 7 races due to absences caused by injury and a positive COVID-19 test ahead of the Spa-Francorchamps round.[32][63] He scored 2 points to finish 22nd in the drivers' standings, with no wins, podiums, or pole positions.[64] In 2022, Frederick switched to Hitech GP and contested 14 races, securing 27 points for 17th place overall, without a win, podium, or pole.[1] His season highlight came at Silverstone, where he qualified seventh—his best in F3—and finished fifth in the sprint race, marking his career-best result at the time.[65] For 2023, he joined ART Grand Prix and raced in 14 events, earning 11 points to end 21st, with no wins, podiums, or poles.[66][67]
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2021Carlin7000222nd
2022Hitech GP140002717th
2023ART Grand Prix140001121st

Complete Super Formula Lights results

(key) Frederick competed in the Super Formula Lights series with B-Max Racing Team in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, marking his transition to Japanese single-seater racing following prior European commitments.[8] In 2024, he adapted to the series' demands, including the unique challenges of Japanese circuits and weather conditions, securing consistent results that highlighted his growing familiarity with the Dallara F320 chassis and Toyota powertrain.[44] His performance culminated in a breakthrough victory at Okayama International Circuit during Round 5, Race 2, where he overtook Shun Koide on the final lap to claim his maiden win in the category.[7] For 2025, Frederick continued with the team, starting the season strongly with a pole-to-win performance in Race 2 at Autopolis amid challenging foggy conditions, demonstrating improved setup optimization and racecraft on the demanding 4.674 km track.[49] As of November 17, 2025, after the full season, his results reflect ongoing adaptation to the competitive field, with podium finishes underscoring his potential for further progression.[9][50] The following table summarizes Frederick's seasonal results in Super Formula Lights:
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesPointsPosition
2024B-Max Racing Team18141465th
2025B-Max Racing Team18121354th

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