Williams driving academy member Luke Browning will get his newest Method 1 outing when he replaces Carlos Sainz in Friday FP1 for the Mexico Grand Prix.
Browning stepped into Williams’ 2025 automobile throughout FP1 in Bahrain and can now get his second outing within the FW47 in Mexico Metropolis, which is anticipated to be a well-liked venue for the mandated rookie FP1 classes.
“I’m massively grateful to be given one other probability to drive in a free apply session with Williams and to expertise the FW47 for a second time,” Browning was quoted by Williams.
“I’ve been working exhausting to arrange for the session so I can take advantage of this superb alternative and assist the crew plan for the race weekend forward.
“I can’t wait to get again into an F1 automobile and I’m extremely grateful to everybody within the Driver Academy and at Williams for his or her belief and help.”

Luke Browning, Williams
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Browning stays in title rivalry in F2, heading to the ultimate two weekends in Qatar and Abu Dhabi third within the standings.
The 23-year-old Briton, the winner of the 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Award, has dovetailed these duties with an in depth F1 programme with Williams, together with testing of a two-year-old FW45 and loads of simulator work.
“Luke has had a powerful season in Method 2 to date, persistently exhibiting his tempo throughout a variety of circuits and racing situations,” mentioned Williams sporting director Sven Smeets.
“He has continued to help the crew by means of his simulator work and the TPC programme, getting ready him properly for his subsequent free apply session.
“We stay up for seeing him take to the monitor in Mexico as he continues to construct his expertise as a Williams Racing Academy Driver.”
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