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Williams F1 reserve driver Luke Browning was unharmed in the scary shunt at Suzuka.
Williams Formula 1 reserve driver Luke Browning was involved in a terrifying crash at Suzuka but fortunately escaped unharmed. Browning, set to be the back-up for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz in the 2026 F1 season, was testing in a Japanese Super Formula at Suzuka when the incident occurred. Losing control in wet conditions, his car spun off at the famous 130R corner, went into the gravel, and somersaulted over the Tecpro wall, landing upside down. Despite the scary nature of the crash, Browning walked away unharmed and will compete in a full Super Formula season with the Kondo Racing team. His absence will be felt in four F1 races, but his promotion to the Williams F1 reserve role is a significant step in his career progression.
