James Vowles says Williams won’t be behind for F1 2026, using simulators, virtual testing and Mercedes support to prepare for Bahrain testing.
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Vowles on Williams mitigating losses heading into Bahrain testing and 2026 F1 season

F1 pre-season testing in Barcelona concluded last week. Williams Racing was the only team to miss the shakedown week due to FW48 development delays. Despite not participating on track, team principal James Vowles believes Williams will not start the 2026 season on the back foot. James Vowles on FW48 development delays and their impact on…

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James Vowles shared "It was painful" to miss the F1 Barcelona shakedown, but is ready for the first test in Bahrain.
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Vowles shares next steps after Williams missed out on F1 Barcelona shakedown

Williams team principal James Vowles shared “it was painful” to miss the F1 Barcelona shakedown. However, the Grove-based team is ready for the first official test in Bahrain. On Friday, January 23, Vowles shared that Williams would miss the closed-door F1 Barcelona shakedown test due to development delays. However, the team boss shared on Wednesday…

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Williams F1 Team have confirmed that Luke Browning will be their reserve driver for the 2026 ssason.
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Browning confirmed as Williams F1 reserve driver for 2026

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…

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Williams F1 team principal James Vowles on how he helped driver Alex Albon build confidence after difficult stint at Red Bull.
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James Vowles: Albon “fiercely quick” but lacked confidence in early days at Williams F1 team

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…

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Victor Martins | Photo Credit: Williams F1 Team
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Victor Martins named Williams F1 Test & Development Driver

The Williams F1 Team have officially strengthened its 2026 lineup by appointing Victor Martins, a Driver Academy graduate, to the role of Test and Development Driver. Additionally, the Frenchman will balance this new responsibility at Grove with a racing seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship alongside the Alpine Endurance Team. A proven track record…

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Carlos Sainz is eager to influence the Williams 2026 car while also managing expectations for the F1 2026 regulations.
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Sainz eager to have a say in Williams’ 2026 challenger while managing expectations amid regulation changes for new F1 season

Carlos Sainz is eager to have a say in Williams’s 2026 F1 challenger, emphasizing the importance of the power unit while remaining cautious about raising expectations amid the uncertainties introduced by the new 2026 regulations. Formula 1 is moving towards completely new regulations for the 2026 F1 season, which will introduce new power units and…

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