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The 28kg problem that gives Williams hope for a one-second gain in F1 2026

Williams has devised a plan to gain one second per lap, just by reducing the mass of its car

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Alex Albon issues honest Williams verdict ahead of Miami GP upgrade package

Alex Albon believes Williams has strong potential to improve during the 2026 F1 season, but warns progress will be gradual as the team works to recover from its difficult start

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James Vowles names the qualities that make Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz stand out at Williams

James Vowles has praised Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz’s selfless approach at Williams

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Carlos Sainz encouraged by key Williams progress after tough 2026 start

Carlos Sainz says Williams is making encouraging simulator progress despite a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season

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James Vowles sets realistic expectations for Williams in 2026

James Vowles has warned Williams will make gradual progress in 2026 rather than a major leap after its difficult start to the season

Motorsport

James Vowles sends clear Williams message after difficult start to 2026 F1 season

James Vowles has told Williams fans the team has used Formula 1’s unexpected April break to tackle its weak start to 2026

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James Vowles reveals huge Toto Wolff role in his rise to Williams team principal

James Vowles has revealed that Toto Wolff’s mentorship was crucial in preparing him to become Williams team principal

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Brutal Williams verdict delivered: 'Like talking about a special holiday and missing the flight'

Alex Jacques has delivered a scathing assessment of Williams’ poor start to 2026

Motorsport

James Vowles explains why he chose Williams over three other F1 team offers

James Vowles loved what the historic team stood for in the championship

Motorsport

Martin Brundle labels Williams’s 2026 F1 start “very concerning” after early setbacks

Martin Brundle says Williams’ troubled start to the 2026 Formula 1 season is a major concern after testing setbacks and underwhelming early results

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Williams announces 2026 Festival of Speed line-up: Damon Hill to reunite with title-winning FW18

Williams has announced its line-up for the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton hailed by James Vowles over handling of 2021 championship loss

James Vowles has praised Lewis Hamilton’s sportsmanship and leadership after his 2021 title defeat, calling his response the mark of a true champion

Motorsport

The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far

Most teams and drivers had high expectations heading into F1's new era, but who has impressed - and who has failed to deliver?

Autosport

Hill's standout memories from his 1996 F1 title-clinching race, 30 years on

Damon Hill reflects on clinching the F1 world title in Japan, 30 years on

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James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session

James Vowles explained that Williams used Alex Albon’s late pitstops at Suzuka as a live test to gather valuable front wing data during an otherwise painful race

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Williams boss James Vowles draws "line in the sand" after "painful" Japanese GP

James Vowles called Williams’ Japanese Grand Prix “painful” and vowed the team would use the five-week break before Miami to improve performance and fight back into the points

Motorsport

Who slept worst last night: James Vowles

More problems struck Williams at the Japanese Grand Prix, as its poor 2026 F1 campaign continues

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James Vowles admits overweight Williams needs April break to recover

James Vowles says Williams will use Formula 1’s April break to tackle its early-2026 struggles and bring upgrades to improve performance

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No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Toto Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

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No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

Motorsport

Damon Hill makes emotional Williams return with “where I belong” message

The 1996 world champion shared an emotional message from Albert Park as he began his new ambassador role with Williams

Motorsport

Williams: Up to five proposals on table to fix “energy-starved” 2026 F1 cars

Several ideas have been put forward to improve the show amid early criticism of 2026 cars, according to James Vowles

Motorsport

James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Autosport

Why Williams cannot instantly put its overweight F1 car on a diet

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Autosport

Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?

Mercedes has lived up to expectations by winning the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, although its customer teams – including McLaren – are surprised by how much more efficient the works team is with the same power unit. What exactly is behind that?

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