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Team bosses say 'pay driver' F1 model is dead

Previously, drivers with significant private wealth or backing from major sponsors could effectively buy a race seat at teams towards the lower end of the grid who were in need of a cash injection.

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F1 team bosses say 'pay driver' model is dead

Previously, drivers with significant private wealth or backing from major sponsors could effectively buy a race seat at teams towards the lower end of the grid who were in need of a cash injection.

Autosport

Could F1's too-quiet driver market be poised for a major shock?

Triggered by the retirement of Sebastian Vettel, a whirlwind whipped through the paddock as Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin switch kicked off a fight between Alpine and McLaren over Oscar Piastri that was only resolved by F1's Contracts Recognition Board on the Zandvoort weekend.

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Russell praises "huge progress" at former team Williams F1

Russell spent three years at Williams at the start of his F1 career before switching to Mercedes full-time for 2022, with his close friend Albon his replacement as the Mercedes engine customer's lead driver.

Autosport

Williams won't sacrifice F1 future for "a millisecond more" from 2023 car

Vowles was headhunted by Williams owners Dorilton from Mercedes at the start of this year to oversee a total rebuild of the struggling squad.

Motorsport

Williams won't sacrifice future for "a millisecond more" from 2023 F1 car

Vowles was headhunted by Williams owner Dorilton from Mercedes at the start of this year to oversee a total rebuild of the struggling squad.

Autosport

Williams "would have bitten your arm off" for P7 in F1 2023

Williams looked set for another difficult campaign as incoming team principal James Vowles embarked on a huge rebuild of the long-time backmarker.

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Williams "would have bitten your arm off" for seventh in F1 2023 standings

Williams looked set for another difficult campaign as incoming team principal James Vowles embarked on a huge rebuild of the long-time backmarker.

Autosport

Williams F1 success is still a five-year project, says Vowles

Former Mercedes head of strategy Vowles took control of the Grove outfit in February as the replacement for ex-Volkswagen motorsport boss Jost Capito, who left after two years.

Autosport

Is Alpine’s plan to fast-track F1 success a pipe dream?

While former team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane both reckoned that it would realistically take a few more years for the Enstone-based squad to hit its victory targets, the French car manufacturer’s senior management believed it could be done quicker.

Autosport

Is Alpine's plan to fast-track F1 success a pipe dream?

Motorsport

"Bandwagon" F1 teams prompted collapse of Williams capex push, says Wolff

Williams team boss James Vowles has been seeking greater capital expenditure freedom for his squad, after discovering that its facilities are well down compared to many rivals.

Motorsport

“Bandwagon” F1 teams prompted collapse of Williams capex push, says Wolff

Williams team boss James Vowles has been seeking greater capital expenditure freedom for his squad, after discovering that its facilities are well down compared to many rivals.

Autosport

Williams F1 still on crutches but recovery is underway, says Vowles

Vowles has been at the helm since February and after a three-month back and forth, managed to tempt Alpine chief technical officer Pat Fry to join the Grove squad from 1 November.

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Williams still on crutches but F1 recovery is underway, says Vowles

Vowles has been at the helm since February and after a three-month back and forth, managed to tempt Alpine chief technical officer Pat Fry to join the Grove squad from 1 November.

Motorsport

Vowles: Fry signing a statement of intent on Williams F1's "culture of change"

Last week, Fry was announced as Williams' new CTO, having departed an Alpine team in turmoil after its upper management sacked team boss Otmar Szafnauer and long-time sporting director Alan Permane.

Motorsport

F1 capital expenditure allowance puts stability at risk - Vasseur

Williams team principal James Vowles has led the quest for extra leeway on investment spending within the cost cap restrictions in order to allow the Grove outfit to update its outdated factory infrastructure.

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F1 capital expenditure allowance will become a “non-end process” - Vasseur

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Vowles: Crucial F1 CapEx talks “went round in circles”

With its factory lagging behind that of rivals Williams has been the main voice in a push to allow teams extra CapEx [capital expenditure] headroom in order to bring their facilities up to the standard of pacesetters Red Bull and Mercedes.

Autosport

Pat Fry joins Williams F1 team in top technical role

Reported by Autosport earlier on Friday, Williams has confirmed Fry's appointment.

Motorsport

Pat Fry lands top technical role at Williams F1 team

The news of his move was formally confirmed in Spa on Friday, and he will be able to start in his new job at the end of this year.

Autosport

F1 infrastructure debate ramps up as teams seek to level playing field

The subject of extra 'capex' headroom within the FIA financial regulations has emerged in recent months as a way of attempting to level the playing field, and thus any decision could have a significant impact on grand prix racing in future years.

Motorsport

F1 teams downplay fears of 2026 being an “ICE competition”

The Dutchman cautioned recently that he felt that would be the case under the new regulations, noting that there would be a “massive development war” between the manufacturers.

Autosport

Williams reveal special Gulf livery chosen by F1 fan vote

It was chosen via a fan vote that was launched over the weekend of the Monaco GP.

Autosport

F1 pushes UK government to end Brexit logistical nightmares

Earlier this week, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and the seven team principals from British teams visited Downing Street for a summit meeting with the Secretary of State for DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) Lucy Frazer, as well as advisers to the Prime Minister.

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