Martins Finds New Life with Williams After Alpine Academy Exit

In a twist that sounds straight out of a motorsport soap opera, Victor Martins has officially joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy, following a split with the Alpine setup that nurtured him for several years. It seems that not every relationship from the paddock can stand the test of time, and this one, it appears, was no exception.

Martins, who was a part of Alpine's academy from 2018 until earlier this month—and had a brief hiatus during which he lost the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup title to Oscar Piastri—joins Williams as they look to broaden their talented roster. Although he earned his stripes with competitive outings in Formula 3 and even claimed the