About Robin Widdows
Born 1942. Robin Widdows is a British formula One driver, engineer and bobsledder.
Robin Michael Widdows (born 27 May 1942 in Cowley, Middlesex) is a British former racing driver from England. He participated in Formula One, Formula Two, Formula Three and sportscars including Le Mans.
Widdows began his career with an MG Midget and a Lotus 23 winning the Autosport Class C Championship in 1965. He moved to Formula Three the following year
On 17 January 1965, Widdows became the fastest Englishman to ride the Cresta Run from Junction with a time of 44.14 secs, recorded in the Harjes Cartier Silver Chip handicap race.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WDC Points 1968 Cooper Car Company Cooper T86B BRM V12 RSA ESP MON BEL NED FRA GBR GER ITA CAN USA MEX NC 0
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Who is Robin Widdows?
British sportsman
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Robin Widdows was born on 27 May 1942 in Oxfordshire.
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Robin Widdows is a formula One driver, engineer and bobsledder.
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Robin Widdows is British.
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