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Williams collapses in F1 pecking order: ‘Aston is a different league right now’

As blue flags multiply in Williams cars’ mirrors, their drivers are disillusioned by the team’s decline in F1’s 2026 pecking order

Motorsport

Esteban Ocon defends controversial move on Alex Albon, bemoans F1 rule

Ocon outraged Albon by overtaking him just after driving past Max Verstappen’s stricken car, but rules meant he still took the second start behind the Williams

Motorsport

Renault 5 gets a whiff of Williams as aero updates boost range

The electric Renault 5 gets gold wheels, fresh colours and up to 267 miles of range, while a new cheaper version could also be coming to the UK.

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"Drive to Survive" Season 9: The biggest F1 stories Netflix could cover

Netflix’s 'Drive to Survive' season nine could feature Kimi Antonelli’s title charge, major regulation changes and Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence

Motorsport

James Vowles calls Williams F1 rebuild his "life's journey"

James Vowles says rebuilding Williams into a competitive Formula 1 force will become his 'life's journey'

Motorsport

FIA explains safety car formation lap after F1 driver criticism at Dutch GP

Several F1 drivers believe they were unable to warm up their tyres sufficiently behind the safety car ahead of a standing start. The FIA explains why it opted for this approach on safety grounds

Autosport

"It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos

Several F1 drivers believe they were unable to warm up their tyres sufficiently behind the safety car ahead of a standing start. The FIA explains why it opted for this approach on safety grounds

Motorsport

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Carlos Sainz explains "fair" penalty for Alex Albon contact: "The worst possible outcome"

Carlos Sainz was penalised for making contact with Williams team-mate Alex Albon at the end of Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix

Motorsport

Carlos Sainz reveals message to Williams factory after tough 2026 F1 start: "Take it personal"

Carlos Sainz has detailed the motivational message he delivered to Williams staff as the team works through a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season

Motorsport

Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal leaves F1 rivals "breathing a sigh of relief", says David Coulthard

David Coulthard says Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull contract will come as a relief to rival F1 drivers

Motorsport

Why Williams problems are worse than previously known

Mid-way through a season defined by a car which arrived late and overweight, Williams team boss James Vowles has highlighted more baked-in problems caused by decades of underinvestment

Autosport

Williams was "concerned about losing both" Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon before contract extensions

Williams Formula 1 chief James Vowles opens up on his fear the team's 2026 slump could have him cost him both of his drivers

Motorsport

Regressing Haas "10th best" in F1 after Aston Martin upgrades - Oliver Bearman

Haas started the 2026 F1 campaign positively, but a lack of car upgrades has contributed to its decline

Motorsport

How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Verstappen's Red Bull new deal

Next year's grid is starting to fall into place - but who's driving where?

Autosport

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How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Max Verstappen's Red Bull renewal

Next year's grid is starting to fall into place - but who's driving where?

Motorsport

F1 fans declare silly season over after Max Verstappen Red Bull contract announcement

Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull contract extension has prompted F1 fans to joke that the 2026 silly season is already over

The Independent UK

Carlos Sainz makes decision on his F1 future after months of speculation

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Autosport

Williams confirms F1 2027 line-up with Sainz extension

The four-time grand prix winner has signed a multi-year extension, despite a torrid season with Williams in F1 2026

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Carlos Sainz to remain at Williams for F1 2027

The four-time grand prix winner has signed a multi-year extension, despite a torrid season with Williams in F1 2026

The Independent UK

Carlos Sainz pens new Williams deal in ‘show of faith’ in F1 team boss James Vowles

The Spanish race winner had been linked with Alpine and Red Bull but has committed his future to the team

The Independent UK

Alex Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 F1 season

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The Independent UK

Alex Albon signs contract extension with Williams despite ‘tough year’

Albon and teammate Carlos Sainz have struggled in the 2026 season

Autosport

Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027

Alex Albon remains at Williams for another Formula 1 season, extending his deal to 2027

Motorsport

Alex Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027

Albon remains at Williams for another Formula 1 season, extending his deal to 2027

Motorsport

The 25 greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, ranked

Ten Motorsport and Yahoo Sports journalists ranked the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history — and the final vote produced a dead heat for No. 1

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