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Victor Martins to Make F1 Practice Debut with Williams at Spanish GP

French driver Victor Martins, currently competing in Formula 2, is set to make his first Formula 1 practice appearance for Williams during Friday’s opening session at the Barcelona race.
Williams mandates rookie drivers to partake in FP1 sessions, and Martins joined the Williams Racing Academy in early April after leaving Alpine at the end of 2024.
Martins has strong junior results including a 2022 Formula 3 title, five podiums and a sprint win in 2024 F2, and simulator and prior car testing have prepared him well for this outing.
Martins expressed excitement about making his first appearance driving for the team, while Williams Sporting Director Sven Smeets described the session as a significant milestone and an important progression in Martins’ career.
This debut session is a significant career milestone within the Williams Academy and suggests continued development opportunities in Formula 1 for Martins.

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