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Luke Browning will make his third appearance in a Formula 1 practice session with Williams at the Mexico City Grand Prix next weekend.
The 23-year-old has been a member of its Williams Racing Driver Academy since 2023, and that has already resulted in F1 practice call-ups at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix.
He also drove for the team in post-season testing last year, and this April got further mileage in its 2023 F1 car in a private test at Monza.
“I’m hugely grateful to be given another chance to drive in a free practice session with Williams and to experience the FW47 for a second time,” said Browning.
“I’ve been working hard to prepare for the session so I can make the most of this amazing opportunity and help the team plan for the race weekend ahead. I can’t wait to get back into an F1 car and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone in the driver academy and at Williams for their trust and support.”
Browning is currently fighting for the Formula 2 title in his first full season. He contested the last three rounds of 2024 with ART Grand Prix, with a best finish of sixth, then joined Hitech GP for 2025 and so far has taken one win, eight other podiums, one pole and two fastest laps. There are two rounds left of the season, both taking place after the Mexico City GP.
“Luke has had a strong season in F2 so far, consistently showing his pace across a range of circuits and racing conditions,” said Williams’ sporting director Sven Smeets.
“He has continued to support the team through his simulator work and the Testing of Previous Cars programme, preparing him well for his next free practice session. We look forward to seeing him take to the track in Mexico as build his experience as a WRDA Driver.”