F1: Karting star Lewis set for European campaign – Gulf Digital News

F1: Karting star Lewis set for European campaign – Gulf Digital News

Bahrain-based karting star Lewis Smith is looking forward to a summer of intense competition in Europe, going up against some of the best drivers in the world.

The 16-year-old British School of Bahrain student has lined up a series of competitive international championships as part of a busy programme of high-octane racing over the next several weeks.

Fresh from capturing the X30 Senior title in the IAME Summer Series 2022 at Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, Lewis will now be looking to build on that success and take his talents further overseas for three leading karting series.

“I have a big summer ahead of me and I am looking forward to getting suited up and go racing,” Lewis said.

“The championships I will be competing in in Europe are very tough, so I hope to gain a lot of valuable experience and continue my development against some of the world’s best young talent.”

The up-and-coming British racer will first hit the tarmac on July 23 and 24 in the GK4 Kart Series. Lewis will then compete in the IAME Series Benelux 2022 from August 19 to 21, and then wrap up his summer schedule with races in the IAME Euro Series 2022, taking place