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Robin Widdows
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.[1] Widdows began his career with an MG Midget and a Lotus 23 winning the Autosport Class C Championship in 1965.[2] He moved to Formula Three the following year[2] and in 1967 competed in Formula Two with a Brabham BT23, winning the Rhine Cup at Hockenheim.[2] In 1968, Widdows joined The Chequered Flag team to compete in a McLaren M4A[2] and that year took part in his only World Championship Grand Prix, for Cooper, in the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch but retired with ignition problems.[2] He returned to Formula Two the following season with Bob Gerard and also raced sportscars for Matra.[2] Widdows continued in Formula Two in 1970, with a Brabham, but retired from the sport part way through the season.[2] Widdows holds the rare distinction of being one of a select group of six who have competed in both a Formula One World Championship race and the Olympic Games (bobsleigh in 1964 and 1968).[3] On 17 January 1965, he 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)
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