Benjamin Williams

Williams in 2024

Adelaide, Australia

**Benjamin Williams** (born 7 February 2005) is an Australian racing driver currently competing in the 2025 Formula B Championship with Eurosilva Motorsport. He started his racing career in karting at the age of 14, after moving from Adelaide to London to pursue his dream of becoming a professional racer. He quickly rose through the ranks of karting, winning several championships and attracting the attention of top teams in British Formula D.

Williams made his debut in British Formula D in 2021, driving for Watkins Motorsport. He dominated the season, winning 10 out of 18 races and securing the title with two rounds to spare. He also set a record for the most pole positions (12) and fastest laps (11) in a single season. His impressive performance earned him a promotion to WMA Formula C with Lovrec International Grand Prix for 2022.

In his rookie season in Formula C, Williams faced a much more competitive field of drivers, but he managed to show his consistency and speed throughout the year. He won four races, including a memorable victory at his home race in Melbourne, and scored points in all but one race. He also demonstrated his skills in tyre management and overtaking, which gave him an edge over his rivals. He fought for the title until the final race in Abu Dhabi, where he clinched the championship by one point over his teammate Luka Petrovic.

Williams had high hopes of moving up to Formula B in 2023, but he faced a major obstacle: the lack of funding. Despite his success in Formula C, he struggled to find sponsors who were willing to support his career. He also did not have the backing of a manufacturer or a junior programme, which made it harder for him to secure a seat in the higher category. He was forced to stay in Formula C for another year, but he was not eligible to defend his title as the champion. He had to look for other opportunities to race and keep his skills sharp.

He decided to compete in various series across Europe and Asia, such as the European Endurance Championship, the Asia-Pacific 24 Hours Series, and the Formula Pacific Championship. He also participated in some endurance races, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Bathurst. He showed his versatility and adaptability by driving different types of cars and tracks, and he impressed many observers with his incredible performances at such a young age. He won the EEC title with Lovrec International, driving a LMP2 car; he finished second in the Asia-Pacific 24 Hours Series with Team Zenith, driving a LMP3 car and he scored two wins and four podiums in the Formula Pacific Championship with Morishita-Suisen Racing. He finished fourth in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with SAMB Motorsport, driving a LMP1 car; and won the 12 Hours of Bathurst with Team X13, driving a GT3 car. He earned the respect and admiration of many drivers, teams, and fans for his talent and determination.

Williams is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in motorsport, and has been linked with a full-time move to Formula B for 2025. He is also one of the few Australian drivers to have achieved success in international racing, following the footsteps of legends like Dennis Patterson and Matt Wallace. He is supported by his father David, who owns a famous restaurant in London, and his mother Maria, who moved with him from Adelaide. He has two brothers, Oscar and Daniel, who play tennis and rugby respectively. He is currently single and identifies as straight. He enjoys travelling and challenging his limits and has a cheerful and joking personality, although when he steps foot into a car, he is filled with determination.