Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 04.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Practice Day.
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Williams will tune overnight after a positive FP1 but limited FP2 at F1 Japanese GP

The Japanese GP at the Suzuka Circuit experienced a chaotic free practice sessions Friday, although it was clean for Williams. While FP1 ran clearly without any incidents, FP2 witnessed four red flags due to Jack Doohan’s crash, Fernando Alonso’s beached car and fire on the grass. The constant red flags in the session limited drivers…

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Liam Lawson in the Japanese Grand Prix paddock
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Former Red Bull F1 juniors break silence on Liam Lawson demotion

Liam Lawson struggled immensely throughout the opening two rounds of the world championship alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, leading to Yuki Tsunoda getting an opportunity at the F1 Japanese GP. The New Zealander failed to start from the grid in both Australia, China, and the Sprint in Shanghai as Lawson lacked confidence alongside the…

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Christian Horner has revealed that engineers' concern about Liam Lawson's mental state encouraged Red Bull to replace him with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the F1 Japanese GP
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Horner reveals concerned engineers prompted Red Bull to replace Lawson with Tsunoda before F1 Japanese GP

Christian Horner has addressed the latest modification to the driver line-up at Red Bull, with Liam Lawson demoted back to Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda set to drive alongside Max Verstappen from the F1 Japanese GP onwards. The second seat at Red Bull has been a thorn in their side for several years now, with…

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The F1 Chinese GP was a rollercoaster of emotions, with McLaren's 1-2 and numerous disqualifications, and the race ended with another challenging performance for the Spaniard Carlos Sainz of Williams, who once again found himself behind his teammate Alex Albon.
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Sainz: Williams will “carefully review everything” after feeling “very slow” at F1 Chinese GP

The F1 Chinese GP was a rollercoaster of emotions, with McLaren’s 1-2 and numerous disqualifications, and the race ended with another challenging performance for the Spaniard Carlos Sainz of Williams, who once again found himself behind his teammate Alex Albon. A good strategy with bad pace After the race, Carlos Sainz admitted he still doesn’t…

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Vowles: Williams F1 needs to “adapt the car” as Sainz gets up to speed

As Williams Racing heads into the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, the team finds itself in a familiar but increasingly competitive midfield battle, team Principal James Vowles reflected on the Chinese Grand Prix. He acknowledged both the team’s recent progress and the challenges that remain. Points on the board With Alex Albon’s ninth-place finish in Shanghai,…

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Albon: Williams took a step forward on a traditionally weak track at F1 Chinese GP

After the post-race disqualification of both Ferraris, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and an Alpine, Pierre Gasly, Williams Racing secured double points in Shanghai, the 2025 F1 Chinese GP. Initially crossing the line in 9th and 13th, the two rose to P7 and P10, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, respectively. The overall weekend at the…

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Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW46. 21.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Sprint Qualifying Day.
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Williams handed large suspended fine for FIA breach in F1 Chinese GP practice

The 2025 Formula 1 season’s first Sprint Qualifying session brought plenty of drama on track, but Williams found themselves in hot water off it. Ahead of the high-stakes Sprint Race at the Chinese Grand Prix, the FIA stewards have summoned the Atlassian Williams Racing team for failing to comply with technical regulations regarding onboard camera…

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Alex Albon on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
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Albon “pretty happy” with P9 F1 Sprint Qualifying result as Williams have work to do ahead of Sunday

Williams’ Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz reflect on a their F1 Sprint Qualifying results and look ahead to the sessions to come at the Chinese GP. Both drivers noted balance issues heading into tomorrow’s Sprint race and Qualifying session. A respectable P9 finish in Sprint Qualifying leaves Williams’ Alex Albon with work to do on…

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