Having ended 2020 point-less, Williams have become top 10 regulars with a car that is little changed from last year. What’s behind their remarkable turnaround?
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Regular points scores “not just a fluke” for improving Williams
2021 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ increasingly regular points finishes show the team’s progress is genuine, according to its head of vehicle performance Dave Robson.
Russell reveals misunderstanding over gamble on switch to slicks
2021 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onThe first driver to gamble on slick tyres in F1’s rain-hit Russian Grand Prix qualifying session revealed the switch came about through a miscommunication.
Williams planning major revamp of junior driver programme
2021 F1 season
Posted onWilliams CEO Jost Capito says the team needs a “serious and a proper” young driver programme in the wake of George Russell’s departure to Mercedes.
Albon not dwelling on possible “long-term” return to Red Bull
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon says a return to Red Bull may be a possibility for him in the long-term, but his priorities lies elsewhere for now.
“Strict and clear” clauses in place for Albon to join Williams – Wolff
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff is satisfied Alexander Albon will not retain links to Red Bull when he joins Williams next year.
Capito was ‘not keen on changing two drivers at once’ at Williams in 2022
2021 F1 season
Posted onWilliams CEO Jost Capito says he wanted to keep some continuity in Williams’ driver line-up next year after losing George Russell to Mercedes.
Wolff rejects Horner’s claim Mercedes may block Albon’s move to Williams
2021 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed claims he would act to prevent Red Bull’s reserve driver Alexander Albon joining Williams next season.
Williams and Alfa Romeo interested in Albon for 2022 – Horner
2021 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull is looking to place Alexander Albon at an “external team” next year and two have already shown interest in hiring him, according to Christian Horner.
‘If Russell joins Mercedes I hope he comes back to Williams one day’ – Capito Q&A
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams CEO and team principal Jost Capito told RaceFans he hopes George Russell returns to the team one day if he joins Mercedes next season.
Williams “put everything into one lap” for Russell to claim front-row start
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams team principal Jost Capito said George Russell’s astonishing run to second place in qualifying was the result of them deciding to put everything into a single flying lap.
Williams drops bid to produce ‘mule car’ for 18-inch tyre test
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams is resigned to going into the 2022 F1 season at a disadvantage as it will not produce a ‘mule car’ to test the new, 18-inch tyres which are being introduced.
Ticktum loses Williams development driver role
2021 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has dropped its reserve driver Dan Ticktum. His departure is not thought to be related to recent comments he made about Nicholas Latifi.
Russell thanked the FIA but it was Williams who saved him from a penalty
2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell thanked the FIA for their “common sense” in not penalising him for illegally passing cars yesterday, but it was his team who got him out of trouble.
Williams’ first points for two years “shows you should never give up”
2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams’ drivers said two years of hard work had been justified as the team ended its longest-ever points drought.
Why Williams’ new technical director is aiming to beat his schoolmate
2021 F1 season
Posted onNew Williams technical director FX Demaison says the team’s recent gains have come about despite it prioritising work on its 2022 car.
Risk of late call on 2022 drivers not a concern for Williams
2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams team principal Jost Capito is not concerned by the possibility a decision on its driver line-up for next year will not be possible until late into the season.
Softer tyres, better race, different winner? Five Austrian GP talking points
2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onWill Red Bull sustain their winning run at home as drivers have to cope with softer rubber for this weekend’s race?
Williams team principal Roberts steps down in reshuffle
2021 F1 season
Posted onWilliams team principal Simon Roberts has left the outfit, 12 months since joining it in the wake of its sale to Dorilton.
Russell has 2019 flashbacks after “incredible struggle” at windy Algarve
2021 F1 season
Posted onGeorge Russell described his Portuguese Grand Prix as “an incredible struggle” after falling from 11th on the grid to finish 16th.