Martins makes the leap! F2 hotshot joins Alpine for full blown 2026 WEC hypercar campaign
Victor Martins, French racing driver and Alpine Endurance Team, the manufacturer he is joining for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Have announced that Martins is switching from single seaters to endurance and has agreed to terms to race for Alpine in WEC. Martins previously tested Alpine’s A424 at the Bahrain Rookie Test in late 2024 and will begin racing in endurance competition from the 2026 WEC season.
Martins is moving into endurance racing as the next step in his career after three seasons in Formula Two (F2), where he achieved a best championship finish of fifth.
Victor Martins, Alpine Endurance Team Driver said: “Alpine is a brand with a strong racing heritage and clear ambitions at the highest level of endurance racing.”
Alpine needed to complete its hypercar driver lineup and Martins brings prior testing experience with the A424 along with strong development as well as racing pedigree.
Belying his total lack of prior endurance experience, Martins came out of the blocks flying, rapidly getting to grips with hypercar machinery to comfortably top the rookie time sheets – concluding the day third fastest amongst the newcomers.
Philippe Sinault, Alpine Endurance Team Principal said: “Since Martins took part in the 2024 Rookie Test with the A424, there has been a clear mutual desire to work together. We share the same mindset and approach, I have no doubt that his integration into the team will be swift and that he will quickly be able to contribute to improving our overall performance.”
The 24 year old Essonne native will form part of a six driver, two car line up at Alpine. Series returnee Antonio Felix da Costa is already confirmed in the #35 A424 while Frederic Makowiecki stays on board the podium finishing #36 entry.
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