Luke Browning to take part in FP1 sessions with Williams in Barcelona and Austria
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Williams Formula 1 reserve driver Luke Browning will participate in two FP1 sessions during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix later this month. Browning, who is balancing his role with a rookie season in Super Formula, will drive Alex Albon's FW48 in Barcelona this weekend and then Carlos Sainz's F1 car at the Red Bull Ring. This opportunity marks an important step in Browning's career as he gains experience in the F1 while pursuing additional competitive racing this season.
- •Browning will drive in Barcelona and Austria this month.
- •He currently competes in Super Formula alongside his Williams role.
- •Albon's FW48 is scheduled for the Barcelona session.
- •Sainz's car will be used during the Austrian GP.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Browning Set For Williams FP1 Debut in Spain
- 1:02 PMMotorsport.com — Luke Browning given Williams FP1 outings in Barcelona and Austria
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Browning given Williams FP1 outings in Barcelona and Austria
"Williams Formula 1 reserve driver Luke Browning will make two FP1 outings at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix later this month. Browning, who is dovetailing his Williams role with a rookie campaign in Super Formula this year, will step into Alex Albon’s FW48 in Barcelona this weekend for first practice and then Carlos Sainz’s F1 car at the Red Bull Ring later ...Keep reading
"The Formula 1 rookie carousel is officially spinning up for the crucial European leg of the 2026 season. Williams Racing has just announced that Academy member and official reserve driver Luke Browning will step into the cockpit of the FW48…
"Williams reserve driver Luke Browning will drive the team's 2026 F1 challenger at the next two Grands Prix weekends, with the Briton set to compete in Free Practice 1 during events in Barcelona and Austria.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:15 PMLuke Browning Set For Williams FP1 Debut in Spain
The Formula 1 rookie carousel is officially spinning up for the crucial European leg of the 2026 season. Williams Racing has just announced that Academy member and official reserve driver Luke Browning will step into the cockpit of the FW48…
- Motorsport.comJun 9, 2026, 1:02 PMLuke Browning given Williams FP1 outings in Barcelona and Austria
Williams Formula 1 reserve driver Luke Browning will make two FP1 outings at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix later this month. Browning, who is dovetailing his Williams role with a rookie campaign in Super Formula this year, will step into Alex Albon’s FW48 in Barcelona this weekend for first practice and then Carlos Sainz’s F1 car at the Red Bull Ring later ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:02 PMLuke Browning given Williams FP1 outings in Barcelona and Austria
Browning will drive for Williams in FP1 in Barcelona and Austria this month
- Formula1.com—Williams FP1 outings for Browning in Barcelona and Austria
Williams reserve driver Luke Browning will drive the team's 2026 F1 challenger at the next two Grands Prix weekends, with the Briton set to compete in Free Practice 1 during events in Barcelona and Austria.
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