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Benjamin Pedersen Benjamin Pedersen. All photos courtesy British Formula 3 (MSV)

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Americans in British F3 2019:
Benjamin Pedersen
Benjamin tells us about living the life as an American Racing Driver in Britain
Find Benjamin online via Twitter @BenjaminP1999, Instagram and Facebook
Published on April 18, 2019

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Benjamin Pedersen

★ Thanks for your time Benjamin! Where in the States (or the world) are you from?

Seattle, Washington.

★ How did you first become interested in motor racing?

I started karting at the age of 5 and have always loved racing from then on! To be racing now in the BRDC British F3 Championship is amazing and I look forward to the first race!

★ How did you become part of the British Formula 3 Championship, and how is it feeling to be part of the series for 2019?

For the 2019 season, I knew I had to race in Europe within F3 to reach my ultimate goal and British F3 was a great option for me. The series has a great reputation and the motorsports culture is amazing!

★ Will you be living in the UK during the season, and if so, are you looking forward to life in Britain?

I will be traveling back and forth from the States throughout the season, but while in the UK, it's awesome to see the culture within Britain.

★ The UK has some legendary courses, and the British Formula 3 season also features the iconic Spa in Belgium. Are you looking forward to any track in particular?

Yes for sure! I would say Silverstone and Spa are among the top as they are F1 grade tracks which makes it very special. To be honest all the tracks have been great!

★ What are your hopes and goals for the 2019 season?

My goal is to be competing for wins and the overall championship!

★ How do you think experiences of driving in Europe will compare with driving in the States?

I would say the overall racing style is much more aggressive in the UK compared to the States but we will see as we get going in the season!

★ Whilst you've here in the UK, is there anything you miss / don't miss about the States?

It's very hard to say ... I will be traveling back and forth so I get the best of both worlds!

★ What is your ultimate career goal?

To be racing in Formula 1 or Indy Car.

★ Finally, what's the best thing about being an American racing driver?

I’m very proud to be racing with the American flag in the UK as it’s a pretty rare thing Internationally!

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