The rise of former F1 Esports racer Igor Fraga continued on Monday after he was announced as the newest recruit in the Red Bull Junior programme.

The news comes after the Japan-born Brazilian took victory in the Toyota Racing Series (TRS) in New Zealand and secured an FIA F3 seat with Charouz in February.

Fraga has joined the likes of Carlin F2 rookie Jehan Daruvala, TRS rival Liam Lawson and Team Mugen's Super Formula racer Juri Vips in a line-up of drivers who hope to one day follow in the footsteps of four-time champion Sebastian Vettel and current Red Bull driver Max Verstappen by making it all the way to Formula 1 though the Red Bull programme.

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Speaking about today's news on Instagram, he said: “[I’m] very happy and honoured to join the Red Bull Junior Team! I'm very thankful for the chance and I will make sure to make most of it.”