Sergey Sirotkin
Russian race car driver in Formula One
Born
August 27th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Participated as a Formula One driver for the Williams team during the 2018 season. Began racing in karting and progressed through various series including GP2 and Formula Renault. In 2018, secured a seat with Williams, contributing to the team's efforts in a challenging season. Established a career in motorsport with experience in multiple racing categories.
Competed in Formula One with Williams in 2018
Raced in GP2 Series
Participated in Formula Renault
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