Williams F1 reserve driver Luke Browning escaped unscathed from a horrific crash at Suzuka.
Browning, who will function back-up to Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz in the course of the upcoming 2026 F1 season, was collaborating in Japanese Tremendous Formulation testing at Suzuka when the accident occurred.
The 24-year-old Briton misplaced management of his automobile and spun in moist circumstances on the well-known left-handed 130R in direction of the tip of his lap.
Browning’s automobile dug into the gravel and did a daunting somersault over the Techpro wall earlier than touchdown the other way up on the grass behind him.
Mr Browning was not injured within the horrific accident and was seen strolling away from the crash after being helped from the stricken automobile by marshals.
Browning will compete within the Tremendous Formulation Championship for a full season this 12 months with Toyota Motor Company’s Kondo Racing staff.
In consequence, Williams won’t be able to subject Browning within the Grands Prix of Canada, Belgium, Singapore or Las Vegas.
Browning completed fourth in his 2025 F2 rookie season, profitable one function race at Monza.
He has already taken half in three F1 follow classes with Williams, in addition to the post-season take a look at in Abu Dhabi in December.
When his promotion to Williams F1 reserve driver was introduced in January, Browning stated: “I am very excited to be stepping up as reserve driver for the Atlassian Williams F1 Crew this 12 months.
“The Academy has contributed to my growth and given me the chance to familiarize myself with the most recent F1 automobiles by way of testing and FP1 classes, whereas supporting me in each F3 and F2. I stay up for working with Alex and Carlos to take the staff ahead on this new period of F1.”
“I am additionally happy to substantiate that 2026 can be my rookie season in Tremendous Formulation. This can be a totally new problem, so I am trying ahead to tackling it correctly! As the following step up in direction of a full-time F1 seat, this may give me one other likelihood to point out how I’ve developed on monitor and proceed to develop my abilities in a brand new surroundings and tradition.”
