F1: Lewis, 16, wins UAE karting race – Gulf Digital News

F1: Lewis, 16, wins UAE karting race – Gulf Digital News

Bahrain-based karting sensation Lewis Smith stormed to a fantastic victory in the X30 Senior category of round one in the IAME Summer Series 2022 karting championship, held over the weekend at RAK Track in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE.

Lewis, supported by aviation industry giants JBT AeroTech Corporation, won the meeting’s Final from pole after also taking the Pre-Final amidst some tough competition.

It was an impressive result for the 16-year-old Briton, who is one of the leading karting talents being brought up in Bahrain.

Lewis will now be looking to complete a double for the IAME Summer Series 2022, which will earn him the X30 Senior title, when he returns to the RAK circuit for round two next month.

Following his fine victory, Lewis said: “I’m really happy to have won in such a highly competitive championship, with so many great racers from all over the world.

“It was a challenging weekend of racing throughout and I was pushed until the very end, but I held my resolve and was able to take the chequered flag.

“I’m really thankful to my sponsors JBT AeroTech Corporation, my family, my manager and my friends for all the support they give me as I continue to grow in