While several special liveries were spotted on the track throughout the Barcelona shakedown week and pre-season testing in Bahrain, eleven F1 teams in 2026 will now introduce one-off designs during the 22-race season as well. F1 cars are built to leave an impression not only in the literal but also in the figurative sense. It’s…
Alex Albon left the 2026 F1 Dutch GP feeling disheartened, not only because of his late-race collision with Carlos Sainz but also because he believed Williams had the potential to turn an otherwise unremarkable day into a points-scoring opportunity. According to Albon, while the team didn’t necessarily have the outright pace to challenge every midfield…
Carlos Sainz braved the treacherous conditions during a chaotic opening sequence at the F1 Dutch GP. Damp asphalt and a high-banked turn created an instant recipe for disaster on the coast. When looking at the broader picture of the F1 Dutch GP weekend, navigating the unpredictable weather required immense focus from every garage, including Sainz’s,…
The Williams F1 drivers have reflected on their contact at the 2026 Dutch GP that resulted in Alex Albon retiring from the race and Carlos Sainz receiving a 10-second penalty. With fresher tyres, Albon had closed right onto the back of his teammate, and the pair went wheel-to-wheel into Turn 1 on Lap 67. On…
Speaking to media on Friday ahead of the F1 2026 Dutch GP, Williams team principal James Vowles opened up about the recent double contract extension for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Sainz and Albon both extended their respective contracts with Williams this week, ending speculation regarding their future at the team. After a promising 2025…
Ahead of the Dutch GP, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon spoke in print media sessions about renewing with Williams F1 into the 2027 season. While the Thai’s deal is only for next year, the Spaniard has a multi-year one sorted. It has been a dreadful season for Williams and will not be getting better from…
Williams F1 have confimed that Carlos Sainz has signed a new multi-year deal with the team as the Grove-based squad retain their current line-up heading into 2027. Inevitably, there will be clauses in the Spaniard’s contract should next year be as tough as this one. Although the FW48 has been well off the pace, the…
Williams F1 Team Principal James Vowles recently evaluated their 2026 campaign by answering questions about the Hungarian Grand Prix on Williams’ YouTube channel. Despite starting the season with much more optimism compared to previous years, Williams reached the summer break in ninth place in the Constructors’ Championship with 11 points. This marked a painful regression…
Williams entered 2026 with more optimism than it had carried into an F1 season in years. After finishing fifth in the 2025 Constructors’ Championship, the Grove-based team looked ready to turn progress into position. It had Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, James Vowles’ long-term rebuild, and a new regulation cycle that should have rewarded teams with…
Carlos Sainz left the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP frustrated after a decent race unravelled through contact with Oscar Piastri, a penalty and a late Williams pit stop he felt was unnecessary. The Williams driver started on the soft tyre, one of only six drivers to choose that compound for the start at the Hungaroring. While…
