
Most Formula 2 rookies would be happy to sit fifth in the standings with one round remaining, with one win and nine podiums to their name. But not Victor Martins. The self-effacing, ever-critical Frenchman claims his 2023 has been “average”, despite sitting as the best-performing first-year driver.
The 2022 F3 champion, who is also a member of the Alpine Academy, moved up to F2 with ART Grand Prix for this season and has been widely praised for his performances - especially compared to third-year team-mate Theo Pourchaire, who is embroiled in a title fight with Prema’s Frederik Vesti.