Robin Michael Widdows (born 27 May 1942 in Cowley, Middlesex) is a British former racing driver from England.
[1] Widdows began his career with an MG Midget and a Lotus 23 winning the Autosport Class C Championship in 1965.
[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] 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.