Read what our 2024 Formula 2 duo had to say after their time behind the wheel of the FW45

Franco and Zak reflect on the Post-Season Test

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COMPETITION: Win a Driver Academy shirt signed by Zak and Franco

Zak O’Sullivan drives in FP1, Franco Colapinto makes his F2 debut and Lia Block tests Formula 4 machinery

Academy Report: Trio try something new

Two red flags in the only representative session hamper progress at the Yas Marina Circuit

Report: Compromised Friday in Abu Dhabi

Zak O'Sullivan shares his thoughts after a maiden F1 session in the FW45

Zak: "Plenty to take away"

Hear from our Academy Driver as he looks ahead to his Abu Dhabi outing

WATCH: Zak previews his FP1 outing

In his own words, Zak O’Sullivan reflects on his vice-champion season in F3 before looking ahead to his FP1 outing

Zak: “Rolling out of the garage will be a very special moment”

Zak O’Sullivan will be jumping into Alex Albon’s FW45 on Friday, here’s why…

Why are 10 rookies taking part in Abu Dhabi FP1?

Join Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant and Zak O'Sullivan for a tour of the Abu Dhabi circuit. 

WATCH: Join our Yas Marina Track Walk

Read what our three drivers have had to say, plus our Head of Vehicle Performance

Alex, Logan and Zak preview the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Be in with a chance of chatting to our young British racer

COMPETITION: Join Zak for a virtual Q&A after his FP1 appearance

Williams Racing Academy Drivers to participate in Abu Dhabi FP1 session and Young Driver Test

Zak and Franco to drive our FW45 in Abu Dhabi

Zak began karting at the age of eight and just two years later, in 2016, he claimed the rookie championship in British Super One and won the British GP Kartmasters Championship, before moving into European karting in 2017. 

A season in the CIK European OKJ Championship and the WSK European Championship resulted in 10th and 9th places respectively. The British driver demonstrated his progress the following season, bettering his 2017 effort to place 6th overall in the WSK European Championship. In 2018 Zak achieved a 2nd place overall in the OKJ DKM.

In 2019, Zak made a successful debut in the Ginetta Junior Championship, claiming three wins to become Rookie Champion and placing second overall.

The following year, Zak’s maiden season in single seaters saw him finish as vice-champion in the 2020 F4 British Championship. His impressive campaign saw him claim nine wins and 18 podiums, missing out on the title by only four points.

In 2021, Zak entered the GB3 Championship and an extraordinary debut season saw him crowned champion, having secured seven wins and 14 podium finishes. With 20 top ten finishes to his name, Zak’s notable consistency throughout the season saw him win by an impressive margin of 164 points over his nearest championship rival.

Shortly after joining the Williams Racing Driver Academy, Zak was named winner of the BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award. The 17-year old claimed the prestigious accolade after impressing in a series of evaluations, which included fitness and simulator elements as well as a two-day test at Silverstone.

Zak made his FIA Formula 3 debut with Carlin in 2022 achieving two podiums and a pole position at his home race to finish 11th in the driver standings. The Williams Racing Academy driver will race for PREMA in the 2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship.