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Victor Martin will drive in an F1 race weekend for the first time in Barcelona, Williams has announced.
“Formula 2 race winner Victor Martins will make his Formula 1 debut driving for Williams in the opening practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Friday.
He will replace Alex Albon in the FW47 for the one-hour session, marking his first grand prix appearance after joining the Williams Racing Academy in April.
Martins had prior testing experience with Williams at Monza last month and expressed his excitement for the opportunity, aiming to make the session valuable for himself and the team.
The young French driver is contesting his third F2 season and has shown promising results, including a pole position and podium finish this year.
Williams’ decision to give Martins a seat in Barcelona fulfills their commitment to rookie FP1 sessions, showcasing their support for young talent development in the sport.”
