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Williams Names Luke Browning for Mexico FP1 as Sainz Sits Out

The run satisfies F1’s rookie-session rule, signaling Williams’ trust in his F2-honed preparation.

Overview

  • Williams confirms the academy driver will take the FW47 for Friday practice at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
  • The outing is Browning’s third F1 FP1 with the team and his second in the 2025 FW47 after Bahrain.
  • Carlos Sainz will miss FP1 then return for FP2, FP3, qualifying and the race.
  • Team sporting director Sven Smeets points to Browning’s simulator work and Testing of Previous Cars program, plus post‑season and Monza mileage, as preparation.
  • Browning is third in F2 with one win and multiple podiums, 27 points behind leader Leonardo Fornaroli with two rounds remaining.