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Victor Martins to Make FP1 Debut for Williams at Spanish Grand Prix

Williams is using its FIA rookie driver slot to give the Frenchman vital track time in the FW47 before his first full F1 outing.

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Overview

  • Victor Martins will replace Carlos Sainz Jr. in the first practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix, marking his first official Formula 1 appearance.
  • The 21-year-old joined the Williams Academy in March and first sampled the FW47 during a private test at Monza in April.
  • His FP1 drive fulfils the FIA requirement for teams to award rookie drivers at least two practice sessions, following Luke Browning’s outing in Bahrain.
  • A 2022 FIA F3 champion and current ART Grand Prix FIA F2 contender, Martins has prior F1 machinery experience from Alpine sessions in 2023.
  • Williams Sporting Director Sven Smeets described the session as a crucial step in Martins’ development and preparation for higher-level competition.