Lewis Williamson
Scottish race car driver, GP2 Series competitor
Born
November 11th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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Born in 1989, a Scottish race car driver began a career in motorsport that spanned several racing series. Gained recognition in the GP2 Series, competing for teams such as Fortec Motorsport and Carlin. Participated in various European racing competitions before transitioning to other racing series. Maintained a presence in the racing community through various endeavors.
Competed in the GP2 Series
Raced for Fortec Motorsport
Raced for Carlin
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