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Toto Wolff has revealed that James Vowles apologised for the Williams drivers backing up the Mercedes pair during the F1 Monaco GP

Wolff reveals Vowles apologised for Williams backing up the Mercedes duo during F1 Monaco GP

Senjuti Jash3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has opened up about the mandatory two stops, the Williams drivers backing George Russell and Kimi Antonelli up, and his conversation with James Vowles following their first point-less weekend of the season at the F1 Monaco GP. The Brackley-based squad already found themselves on the back foot on Saturday when Antonelli…

Vowles, Williams team principal during the Emilia Romagna GP weekend

Vowles: Williams need better communication with Sainz after F1 Imola GP strategy blunder

Ryan McGahey3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Williams Team Principal James Vowles breaks down Carlos Sainz’s F1 Imola GP strategy as the team failed to capitalise on their pace on one side of the garage. With Williams enjoying their most successful Formula 1 season in recent memory, Sunday’s Imola GP presented a difficult race for the team. The team enjoyed a strong…

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz reflect on F1 Miami GP ahead of Imola as Williams tighten comms and aim to build momentum in the midfield fight.

Albon and Sainz reflect on Miami radio confusion ahead of F1 Imola GP

Eliza-Lei Cook4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

Williams came away from the Miami GP with another points finish, but it was not without drama. A team orders situation saw Alex Albon overtake teammate Carlos Sainz despite earlier messaging to the Spaniard that they would hold position. Speaking ahead of the Imola GP in his print media session, Albon confirmed that the issue…

Alexander Albon (THA) & Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing. 04.05.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA, Race Day.

Vowles says F1 Miami GP miscommunication with drivers “won’t happen again”

Lena Ferle1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles did not mince words when reflecting on a miscommunication during the 2025 F1 Miami GP. This sparked confusion between his two drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon. While the team celebrated a strong points finish, the internal drama overshadowed what might have otherwise been a smooth double-points result. “This…

Alex Albon entering the F1 Paddock in Williams wear

Alex Albon and Williams: Building Consistency in F1’s Tumultuous Midfield – A 2025 Season Snapshot

Ella Cleary2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

A Quiet Contender in the Midfield Alex Albon, Williams Racing, and the 2025 F1 season have emerged as a quietly impressive midfield story, with the team gaining a reputation for surprising consistency and growing competitiveness amidst the chaos beyond the front of the grid. Confidence with a Touch of Honesty Albon, now in his fourth…

Ahead of the F1 Saudi Arabian GP, Carlos Sainz has revealed Williams' efforts to understand the FW47 with limited development to improve their 2026 car

Sainz reveals Williams’ focus on understanding the FW47 to improve 2026 car ahead of F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Carlos Sainz has shared his insights into his improved performance in Bahrain and the development trajectory of the Williams FW47 as he heads into the F1 Saudi Arabian GP this weekend. After making it into Q3 and out qualifying teammate Alex Albon for the first time in Bahrain, the Spaniard is intent on finishing in…

FIA admits to have “got it wrong” with late lap deletion for Hulkenberg in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

The FIA has admitted to have made a mistake by taking over 45 minutes to delete a lap time from Nico Hulkenberg’s last Q1 attempt in qualifying for the 2025 F1 Bahrain GP. The German had set a time of a 1:31.998, good enough for 15th place in his final run in Q1, and was…

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

Avery McClure3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

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,…

Williams Racing left the Australian Grand Prix with both optimism and lessons to learn, as the team showcased competitive pace but faced challenges that kept them from fully capitalizing on their potential. Alex Albon finished P5, while Carlos Sainz had a crash and DNF under the safety car. Team Principal James Vowles shared his insights following the race, highlighting both the strengths of the team and areas for improvement.

Vowles details “fantastic insight” Sainz brought to the pit wall during F1 Australian GP

Avery McClure3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Williams Racing left the F1 Australian GP with both optimism and lessons to learn, as the team showcased competitive pace but faced challenges that kept them from fully capitalizing on their potential. Alex Albon finished P5, while Carlos Sainz had a crash and DNF under the safety car. Team Principal James Vowles shared his insights…

Williams F1 team principal James Vowles has discussed how the team is faring ahead of the F1 Australian GP

Vowles: F1 grid will be “closest it’s ever been” in 2025

Eleanor Cooper3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

A strong performance from Williams in the first F1 practice session of the season saw new recruit Carlos Sainz finishing in P2 and Alex Albon in P6 ahead of the Australian GP. However, while team principal James Vowles believes the team has put in good work over the winter, there’s still some progress to be…