Victor Martins sets fastest lap in second WEC practice at Fuji
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Victor Martins drove the Alpine Endurance Team's No. 36 A424 to the fastest time in Free Practice 2 at Fuji Speedway on September 25, 2026. His lap of 1m29.304s eclipsed Ryo Hirakawa's previous best of 1m29.6s, marking the quickest lap recorded in the event so far. This practice session was part of the FIA WEC program leading up to the main event. Teams are utilizing these sessions for qualifying simulations as they prepare for the race weekend ahead.
- •Martins achieved a fastest lap of 1m29.304s.
- •The session took place at Fuji Speedway.
- •Ryo Hirakawa previously held the fastest time at 1m29.6s.
- •This practice is part of the FIA WEC race weekend.
- 11:42 AMRacer — Martins leads the way with Alpine in second WEC practice at Fuji
"Alpine Endurance Team's No. 36 A424 shone in FIA WEC Free Practice 2 at the Fuji Speedway this afternoon, topping the times during an early qualifying simulation with a 1m29.304s from Victor Martins.The lap from the Frenchman was the quickest of the meeting so far. It eclipsed Ryo Hirakawa's 1m29.6s...
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