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Williams Driver Academy driver Victor Martins has been handed a promotion by the F1 driver, and handed a role with Alpine on the same day.
Victor Martins from the Williams Driver Academy received a double promotion from Formula 1’s Alpine team, joining them as a test and development driver for the upcoming season. Alpine filled a vacant driver spot for their WEC squad with Martins, completing a line-up that includes names like Jules Gounon and Antonio Felix da Costa. In addition to his new role with Alpine, Martins will also continue to be a part of Williams, supporting F1 drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz in their development programmes. Martins expressed excitement about joining Williams and working towards bringing the team back to the front of the grid. He thanked the team for the opportunity and looks forward to continuing his collaboration with Albon and Sainz in 2026.
