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Victor Martins will make his endurance racing debut with Alpine in the World Endurance Championship 2026 – rekindling his relationship with the Renault Group
Victor Martins, a former Formula 2 regular and Williams Formula 1 test driver, will debut in endurance racing with Alpine in the World Endurance Championship 2026.
At 24 years old, Martins joins the list of single-seater drivers shifting to endurance racing after not reaching F1.
Alpine confirmed Martins’ inclusion in their Hypercar programme through social media, with Martins expressing his excitement for the opportunity.
Expected to drive the #36 A424 car, Martins looks forward to making his Le Mans 24 Hours debut and contributing to Alpine’s success.
This marks Martins’ third connection with the Renault Group, showing his progress and commitment to the team’s goals.
His move echoes a trend of top single-seater drivers transitioning to endurance racing, with Le Mans attracting many talents from F2 and GP2 in recent years.
