Williams F1 Team have confirmed they will miss shakedown running/the opening test in Barcelona next week. It’s not the first time this has happened to the team. Under much more difficult circumstances financially back in 2019, they missed two days of running as their car was not ready. The car was miles off the pace…
Williams F1 Team have confirmed that Luke Browning will be their reserve driver for the 2026 ssason. Earlier this week they announced Victor Martins as their test and development driver. In April 2023, the 23-year-old joined the Williams Academy. It came just three months after James Vowles signed as team principal. Following championship glory in…
During the 2025 F1 season, Williams team principal James Vowles was interviewed for the Business of Sport podcast, where he discussed how he helped Alex Albon reach his potential. Alex Albon delivered strong performances during the 2025 F1 season and helped Williams finish P5 in the Constructors’ Championship. Albon himself finished the season with a…
Williams team principal James Vowles praised the working relationship between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon as the 2025 F1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi. The Grove-based team has momentum on their side heading into the new year, having finished a commendable P5 in the Constructors’ standings. Sainz’s performance in particular drew attention following his…
Williams made an encouraging start to the F1 Las Vegas GP weekend, with both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz expressing optimism after FP2, about the team’s early pace at a circuit the squad had previously identified as one that could suit their package. However, the disruptions during FP2 hampered their ability to gather critical data…
Several F1 teams, including Williams, Racing Bulls, Sauber, and Alpine have rolled out special liveries for the 2025 Las Vegas GP. The eye-catching designs that will adorn eight cars are in celebration of partnerships and milestones, adding extra panache to one of the sport’s most dazzling race weekends under the bright neon lights of the…
James Vowles says Franco Colapinto has “earned” his seat for next year after Alpine confirmed the rookie’s F1 2026 contract, insisting the Argentinian has shown exactly why he deserved a full-time seat. Speaking ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Vowles immediately highlighted the Argentinian’s rapid progress. He said, “I’m really proud of what he’s…
Atlassian Williams Racing and Gulf Oil International unveiled “Driven by Words,” a unique Gulf light blue and orange livery built for the F1 São Paulo GP from 493 fan-submitted words. Fans around the world took part in July and cast more than 140,000 votes. The most popular choices were Legacy with over 7,700 votes, Passion…
Williams Racing announced it will enter the 2026 F1 season with a new name and logo, which are a callback to the team’s successful past. In its long history with the sport, the Grove-based outfit has raced under different variations of the Williams name. The latest rebrand came in 2014, when the team changed its…
Williams team principal James Vowles has predicted a tricky F1 São Paulo GP for the British team, stating that they must deliver on car performance to be in a good position for 2026. Vowles has sights set on 2026 Asked about the final four races in a Q&A-style video for the Williams YouTube channel, Vowles…
