F2 title contender and Williams Racing Academy Driver Luke Browning will participate within the first observe session for the upcoming Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, the Grove-based outfit have confirmed.
Browning will take over the wheel of Carlos Sainz’s FW47 for the opening 60-minute session on the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, fulfilling the third of 4 mandated rookie driver runs for Williams this yr.
It’s set to mark his second outing in Williams’ 2025 challenger following an FP1 look in Bahrain earlier this yr, which got here after Browning’s F1 observe debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
He has additionally pushed the FW45 extensively within the squad’s TPC (Testing of Earlier Vehicles) programme, whereas offering extra assist by means of simulator growth work.
Browning is presently concerned in a detailed combat for the F2 title, holding third within the standings on 161 factors with two rounds to go – behind Aston Martin growth driver Jak Crawford on 169 factors and chief Leonardo Fornaroli on 188 factors.
“I’m vastly grateful to be given one other likelihood to drive in a free observe session with Williams and to expertise the FW47 for a second time,” stated Browning.
“I’ve been working arduous to organize for the session so I can profit from this superb alternative and assist the staff plan for the race weekend forward.
“I can’t wait to get again into an F1 automotive and I’m extremely grateful to everybody within the Driver Academy and at Williams for his or her belief and assist.”
Sven Smeets, Williams’ Sporting Director, added: “Luke has had a powerful season in Formulation 2 to this point, persistently displaying his tempo throughout a spread of circuits and racing situations.
“He has continued to assist the staff by means of his simulator work and the TPC programme, making ready him properly for his subsequent free observe session.
“We look ahead to seeing him take to the observe in Mexico as he continues to construct his expertise as a Williams Racing Academy Driver.”
