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Luke Browning given Williams practice outings, Leonardo Fornaroli set for F1 debut for McLaren in Barcelona FP1

Browning will drive for Williams in FP1 in Barcelona and Austria this month, while F2 champion Fornaroli will make his F1 debut for McLaren in Barcelona first practice

Motorsport · Jun 9

How Sainz brought the "missing" ingredient to drive Williams forward

The arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams provided far more than just a Formula 1 sporting boost, according to sporting director Sven Smeets.

Autosport · Jul 19, 2025

How Carlos Sainz brought the “missing” ingredient to drive Williams forward

The arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams provided far more than just a sporting boost, according to sporting director Sven Smeets. The Spaniard’s move to the team is reportedly impacting everything from the development of the 2026 car, to sponsor interest and even the appeal of the Williams Driver Academy.

Motorsport · Jul 19, 2025

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How F1 teams are preparing to race Vegas' cold desert nights

Formula 1’s return to the American desert, a first in more than four decades, offered up-close racing and myriad of overtakes, proving that the F1 circus and the accompanying spectacle of Las Vegas were made for each other. As the circus sets up in Sin City once again this week,…

Motorsport · Nov 20, 2024

Williams explains O'Sullivan, Browning F2 shuffle

Williams sporting director Sven Smeets has hinted funding had not been solely behind Zak O’Sullivan’s ART departure in Formula 2, after he was replaced by fellow Williams junior Luke Browning.

Motorsport · Sep 28, 2024

Colapinto gets debut FP1 outing at British GP with Williams F1 team

Formula 2 racer Franco Colapinto will make his official Formula 1 practice debut for Williams at the British Grand Prix this weekend, replacing Logan Sargeant in FP1.

Autosport · Jul 1, 2024

Colapinto gets debut FP1 outing with Williams F1 team at British GP

Formula 2 racer Franco Colapinto will make his official Formula 1 practice debut for Williams at the British Grand Prix this weekend, replacing Logan Sargeant in first practice.

Motorsport · Jul 1, 2024

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Why Albon wasn't penalised for driving with "10mm" loose wheel in Imola GP

The Williams driver stopped on lap eight from running 14th early on in Sunday's race, but when he returned to the track he slowed down after traversing the Tamburello chicane where he spotted the extent of the problem.

Autosport · May 19, 2024

Williams had two-year plan for Sargeant in Formula 2

New Williams signing Logan Sargeant was set to spend two years in Formula 2 before his performances “very quickly” proved he was ready to step up to Formula 1.

Autosport · Jan 21, 2023

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