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F1 team bosses warn against 'prejudging' FIA president amid investigation

As first reported by the BBC, a whistleblower has come forward with two claims against Ben Sulayem.

Autosport · Mar 7, 2024

Fry has "never seen anything like" late Williams F1 parts delivery

Fry, who joined Williams in November after leaving Alpine in the summer, says parts for the 2024 car came through the Grove factory system much later than was the case at his previous teams, which also include Ferrari and McLaren.

Autosport · Feb 29, 2024

Fry has “never seen anything like” late Williams F1 parts delivery

Fry, who joined Williams in November after leaving Alpine in the summer, says parts for the 2024 car came through the Grove factory system much later than was the case at his previous teams, which also include Ferrari and McLaren.

Motorsport · Feb 29, 2024

Vowles: Mercedes F1 "will come back stronger" after losing Hamilton

Last week Mercedes announced the bombshell news that seven-time world champion Hamilton would be departing the team at the end of 2024 to join his former GP2 team boss Fred Vasseur at Ferrari. According to Vowles, Hamilton's shock departure will inevitably be a blow to Mercedes, but he believes all parties…

Autosport · Feb 7, 2024

Vowles: Mercedes F1 team "will come back stronger" after losing Hamilton

Last week Mercedes announced the bombshell news that seven-time world champion Hamilton would be departing the team at the end of 2024 to join his former GP2 team boss Fred Vasseur at Ferrari. According to Vowles, Hamilton's shock departure will inevitably be a blow to Mercedes, but he believes all parties…

Motorsport · Feb 7, 2024

Albon: Williams F1 progress key to long-term future

Albon has been linked to various top teams in recent weeks, including a return to Red Bull and a move to Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton from 2025 onwards. While Williams team principal James Vowles clarified Albon is contracted to the Grove team until next year, he also added he…

Motorsport · Feb 6, 2024

Albon tied to Williams until the end of F1 2025, clarifies Vowles

Following his impressive performances with Williams, Albon had been linked to a Red Bull return in 2025, which still has a vacancy for Sergio Perez's current seat alongside world champion Max Verstappen.

Autosport · Feb 5, 2024

“Ming Dynasty” machine showed Vowles where Williams F1 team must upgrade

Ex-Mercedes strategy chief Vowles was handed the top job at Williams for 2023 but accepted that on-track results last year and for 2024 were insignificant so long as it allowed the squad to bring about more sustained improvement starting in 2025 before a major push the following season.

Autosport · Feb 5, 2024

"Ming Dynasty" machine showed Vowles where Williams F1 team must upgrade

Ex-Mercedes strategy chief Vowles was handed the top job at Williams for 2023 but accepted that on-track results last year and for 2024 were insignificant so long as it allowed the squad to bring about more sustained improvement starting in 2025 before a major push the following season.

Motorsport · Feb 5, 2024

Why Williams F1 team is no longer living "hand-to-mouth"

With investment and commitment from owners Dorilton, incoming team boss Vowles has been backed to make sweeping changes to restore the winner of seven drivers' and nine constructors' titles to its former glory. Williams has suffered from years of underinvestment that gradually turned it from a benchmark into a backmarker.…

Motorsport · Jan 20, 2024