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Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 28.02.2025. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.

F1 Testing | Sainz and Albon “positive” despite “complicated” Bahrain pre-season testing

Rachel Stephens4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

With pre-season testing complete, the 2025 F1 season is just around the corner, and for Williams’ drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, there is a glimpse of promise within the team. Unexpected weather in Bahrain With unexpected and unpredictable weather in Bahrain throughout the 3 days, Sainz described testing as “complicated”, noting that the changing weather conditions…

Sainz on track in the FW47 on day 1 of Pre season testing

F1 Testing | Williams drivers share thoughts on “positive first day” with the FW47

Ryan McGahey4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz share their initial thoughts on Williams’ FW47. Both drivers reacted positively following their first taste of the team’s 2025 challenger following day 1 of Pre-Season testing in Bahrain. Albon shares his feelings Speaking following the morning session, Albon noted the positives of the FW47, while noting there is room for…

Kimi Antonelli leading the 2025 F1 Testing in Bahrain

2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 1 AM | Antonelli leads clean session from Lawson and Albon

Lucrezia Costa4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

The 2025 F1 season is officially starting with the first Testing session of the year held in Bahrain. Following yesterday’s shakedown, which included teams such as Red Bull and Aston Martin, today all teams have issued lineups. Will reigning drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen and team’s McLaren reconfirm their strong end of 2024 pace, or will…

Williams F1 driver Sainz to replace Vettel as GPDA Director

Lucrezia Costa4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Another F1 related chapter is closing for four times World Champion Sebastian Vettel, and a new one begins for Carlos Sainz with the GPDA. In fact, the former Red Bull driver is officially stepping down from his role of Director for the Grand Prix Drivers Association. A new signing Vettel had first been appointed in…

Sainz will be “patient and realistic” in 2025 F1 season with Williams

David Coath4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Carlos Sainz arrives at Williams F1 ready for a new challenge. The Spanish driver inevitably has had to lower his expectations having been a multi-time Grand Prix winner. Sainz was asked recently what a good first year with Williams would look like. His comments showed he is very much thinking long-term. In particular, the newest…

James Vowles says Williams’ FW47 is a “world of difference” to previous F1 challenger

Vowles says Williams’ FW47 is a “world of difference” to 2024 F1 challenger

Nicolas Lopes4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Led by James Vowles, Williams have launched their new car — the FW47 — for the 2025 F1 season well ahead of pre-season testing. It was something they failed to do in 2024 due to the radical approach it took with its processes and manufacturing techniques which meant the car was late on production time….

Luke Browning (GBR) Williams Racing. Williams Academy F3 Driver. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Saturday 2nd March 2024. Sakhir, Bahrain.

F3 2024 | Season Review | Luke Browning

Fleur Rogerson4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

After his 2023 Macau GP win, Luke Browning returned to F3 for the 2024 season, remaining with Hitech Pulse-Eight. However, despite more eyes on him than in 2023, especially after he was named a member of the Williams Racing Driver Academy, he persisted in showing the high calibre of racing that teams and fans had…

James Vowles suggests Franco Colapinto could still get Alpine F1 opportunity in 2025

Vowles suggests Colapinto could still get Alpine F1 opportunity in 2025

Rachel Stephens4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Williams’ team principal James Vowles believes that Franco Colapinto’s move to Alpine F1 as a reserve driver is the right step for the young Argentine’s future in formula racing. Despite Colapinto’s stint with Williams in 2024, Vowles believes that Alpine offers the best path back to the grid for the 21-year-old. Vowles has recently reiterated his…

Alex Albon wants Williams Racing to be “top half of the midfield” in F1 2025

Albon wants Williams to be “top half of the midfield” in F1 2025

Fleur Rogerson4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Alex Albon looks to the opportunities Williams will have in F1 2025. With the field more competitive and every small change having a large impact, he hopes Williams will take a step forward from 2024. They finished a very disappointing P9. With a new title sponsor, a strong team principal and a strong driver line-up,…

Sainz, Albon and Vowles of Williams react to FIA swearing guidelines

Rebecca Malitz4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

Talking following the Williams launch event and shakedown, drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, as well as team boss James Vowles, shared their thoughts on the FIA swearing ban and potential penalties for a breach. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been vocal about clamping down on the driver’s usage of swear words during official media sessions….