ART Grand Prix have secured Victor Martins for Formula 2 season 2025, rounding off their lineup as teams gear up to begin pre-season testing at Barcelona this coming week. Victor will now begin preparations to race at this legendary circuit!
Securing the Final Spot on the 2025 Formula 2 Grid
Victor Martins joining ART Grand Prix marks a key development in 2025 Formula 2. Staying aboard for his third year is indicative of Martins’ readiness for new challenges ahead in 2025 – beginning with preseason tests in Barcelona this month.
Martins’ Notable Motorsport Journey
In the landscape of the 2025 F2 contenders, Victor Martins stands out for his extensive experience. His single-seater racing debut took place in 2016 in the French F4 Championship, immediately making waves with two podium finishes at Le Mans as a guest driver. The following year saw him narrowly miss the championship title, finishing just four points shy of the winner.
Martins clinched his first championship victory in 2020 while racing for ART Grand Prix in the Formula Renault Eurocap, securing the driver and team titles through seven wins and fourteen podiums. His talent continued to shine brightly, culminating in a Formula 3 championship win in 2022, setting the stage for his advancement to Formula 2.
The Journey Towards Formula 1
The 2023 Formula 2 season began with challenges for Martins, finding success in only two rounds early on. However, a turning point came at Monte Carlo, propelling him to secure his first Feature Race win at Silverstone, coupled with pole position and the fastest lap. This momentum carried him to finish fifth overall and earn the title of Rookie of the Year.
Despite anticipating a championship contention in 2024, the new car presented significant challenges for both Martins and ART Grand Prix, enduring early season struggles. Yet, a mid-season breakthrough led to improved performances, including a victory in Spain, and saw Martins finish seventh in the standings.
Martins F2 Championship ambitions could take an uncertain turn this 2025 season as both new challengers and familiar competition vie to capture supremacy in an intense contest for supremacy.
The Complete 2025 F2 Grid
Next week, all 22 drivers are set to hit the track to fine-tune their preparations for an exciting racing season ahead. Teams have assembled at Albert Park in Australia where season one kicks off next Friday; it promises exciting races while simultaneously unveiling motorsport’s future stars.