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Williams Hands Browning Mexico FP1 Run in Place of Sainz

The run satisfies WilliamsFIA rookie-driver requirement.

Overview

  • Williams confirmed the F2 racer will drive the FW47 in Friday practice at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
  • Carlos Sainz will skip only FP1 before returning for FP2, FP3, qualifying and the race.
  • The outing is Luke Browning’s third Formula 1 practice appearance and his second in the FW47 after Bahrain.
  • The 23-year-old Williams academy driver has prepared through extensive simulator work and the Testing of Previous Cars program, earning praise from sporting director Sven Smeets.
  • Browning is third in the FIA Formula 2 standings with two rounds remaining in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.