In 2016 Jaden Conwright made his debut in Europe, competing in one of the most challenging junior contexts worldwide, the Italian Formula 4 Championship powered by Abarth. Following in the footprints of some of the most successful junior drivers, such as Lance Stroll and Mick Schumacher, the California native competed against one of the strongest line-ups ever seen, gathering in total more than 50 participants over the course of the season.

Jaden competed for the Italian team of Vincenzo Sospiri Racing and, thanks to an impressive improvement throughout the season, from the back of the field to the top ten positions, he captured the attention of numerous scouts amongst the paddock, who were intrigued by Jaden’s ability to quickly adapt to new cars, tracks, and challenges.