In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through the racing world, Williams Racing has secured the promising talent of Victor Martins after his departure from Alpine.
The French driver, aged 23, is currently competing in the FIA Formula 2 World Championship with ART Grand Prix. Martins made his debut in the series in 2023 as the reigning FIA F3 World Champion. Despite a strong start with the Alpine academy, his second season did not meet expectations, leading to his exit at the end of 2024.
Williams wasted no time in snatching up Martins, who will now join F2 Hitech driver Luke Browning in the team’s prestigious academy. Both drivers will showcase their skills in the 2023 Williams FW45 at Monza this weekend, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Martins.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the opportunity, Martins stated, “I’m super happy to be joining the Williams Racing Driver Academy! This is a new chapter for me, but my goal remains the same – to push myself to the limit, both as a person and as a racing driver, and to make it to Formula 1.”
Williams Sporting Director Sven Smeets echoed the excitement, praising Martins as a talented driver with championship-winning potential. The team is committed to supporting Martins in his journey towards Formula 1 and looks forward to a successful partnership in 2025.
With Martins now part of the Williams family, all eyes are on his performance in the upcoming Formula 2 season as he aims to secure the Drivers’ Championship with ART Grand Prix. The collaboration between Martins and Williams is poised to shake up the racing scene and redefine the future of motorsport.
Stay tuned as Victor Martins embarks on this thrilling new adventure with Williams Racing, setting the stage for a high-octane season filled with determination, ambition, and a drive for excellence.
