Engaged with Alpine In WEC, Victor Martins remains with Williams F1

Three years of Formula 2Three wins for Victor Martins. Voted best rookie of the 2023 season while his teammate Theo Pourchaire He was crowned champion, the one who had retained the confidence of ART Grand Prix over these three seasons unfortunately failed to live up to the expectations of the public. However, the 2026 program for the French team looks busy despite this chapter coming to a close. Between Alpine et WilliamsVictor Martins' schedule is indeed full of opportunities.

Holder of a seat in the Hypercar category from the start of the 2026 season WECThe person in question will indeed be employed full-time with AlpineHowever, Williams clarified on Monday, January 12th, that the French driver is not leaving the team. To be precise, the Grove-based team announced that Victor Martins has officially been promoted as a "Williams graduate." F1 Team Driver Academy.

A development role for Martins at Williams

“Williams is an iconic team with an incredible history and I am delighted to be part of the project to bring this team back to the front of the grid. I have already had the opportunity to work with Alex and Carlos during race weekends, and I look forward to continuing this collaboration with the team in 2026.” commented Le Parisien. Now a test and development driver alongside Oliver Turvey and Harrison Scott, he will work closely with Alexander albon et Carlos Sainz to improve F1 for 2026 during the pivotal season ahead.

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In other words, development of the carThe simulator, as well as the other simulators, will be the cornerstones of Victor Martins' work alongside Williams. Scheduled to be operational at the end of 2025, this simulator will not be the only one to benefit from the Frenchman's expertise. Furthermore, the simulator dedicated to the academy and its young drivers will also be a key focus for the new WEC driver.

In all likelihood, the role of reserve driver, directly called upon should one of the two regular drivers be unavailable, will be reserved for Briton Luke Browning. Once a contender for the F2 title in 2025, the other Williams academy driver is expected to be on the Super Formula grid in 2026.