Williams' Luke Browning prepares for FP1 in Barcelona and Austria
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Luke Browning, reserve driver for Williams, aims to showcase his skills during upcoming FP1 sessions in Barcelona and Austria. With prior experience in Free Practice and ongoing campaigns in F2 and Super Formula, Browning feels prepared to secure a full-time F1 seat for 2027. He acknowledges the importance of performance in practice sessions as an audition for potential opportunities, emphasizing his readiness to drive and contribute to the team's development amid ongoing challenges. Team Principal James Vowles remains focused on elevating Williams' competitive status in F1, targeting podium finishes by 2029.
- •Browning set for FP1 in Barcelona and Austria
- •He aims to prove readiness for F1 competition
- •Williams hopes to improve performance for podiums by 2029
- •Browning has experience in F2 and Super Formula
- •Team dynamics influenced by Browning's simulator work
"Williams' Luke Browning is confident he can use his upcoming FP1 appearances in Barcelona and Austria to demonstrate that he could be the next big star in F1.
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