Eric Lichtenstein
Argentine racing driver
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Eric Lichtenstein (born 6 October 1994) is an Argentine former racing driver.
| Eric Lichtenstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 October 1994 |
| GP3 Series career | |
| Debut season | 2013 |
| Current team | Carlin |
| Car number | 7 |
| Previous series | |
| 2012 2011 | British Formula Ford Formula Pilota China |
Career
Karting
Born in Buenos Aires, Lichtenstein began his karting career at ten. He raced primarily in his native Argentina up to 2011, becoming a champion in various regional karting championships.[1]
Early career
In 2011, Lichtenstein graduated to single-seaters, racing in the Fórmula Metropolitana series. He also competed in the newly created Formula Pilota China championship.[2]
Formula Ford
For the next year, Lichtenstein moved to Europe to compete in the British Formula Ford Championship with Jamun Racing, with the support of Velociudad Driver Management, who signed him as their first driver for their program designed to support young Argentine talents. He dominated the second half of the season, winning eleven races total and ultimately finishing third overall in the championship.[3]
GP3 Series
Lichtenstein stepped up to the GP3 Series with Carlin in 2013.[4] After the race at the Hungaroring, the team terminated his contract with Carlin due to Velociudad Driver Management's non-payment of outstanding driver fees.[5] At the end of the season, he was 22nd in the standings with a best finish of 10th.
Personal
Lichtenstein is Jewish
Racing record
Career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Top Race Series | Crespi Competición Alpine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 11th |
| 2011 | Formula Pilota China | Asia Racing Team | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17th |
| Fórmula Metropolitana | Scuderia Ramini | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 22nd | |
| 2012 | British Formula Ford | Jamun Racing | 23 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 484 | 3rd |
| Formula Ford EuroCup | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | N/A | N/A | ||
| 2013 | GP3 Series | Carlin | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd |
Complete GP3 Series results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)