Formula 2 racer Victor Martins joins Williams Driver Academy

Williams have announced that F2 driver and former F3 champion Victor Martins has become the latest addition to their Driver Academy, adding to their roster of young talent on the pathway to Formula 1.

Martins won a closely-fought title battle during the 2022 Formula 3 campaign, the Frenchman beating the six other drivers – including the likes of Ollie Bearman and Isack Hadjar – that remained in contention at the Monza season finale to secure the crown for ART Grand Prix.

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From there he progressed to Formula 2 in 2023 and finished his debut season in fifth place, whilst also helping the ART Grand Prix squad to secure their first F2 Teams’ title. Martins collected a further five podiums in 2024, including a victory in the Barcelona Sprint Race.

Alongside competing in his third F2 campaign for ART Grand Prix in 2025, Martins will receive training and guidance from the Williams Driver Academy as he continues to develop his skills on and off the track.