In the round-up: Williams ‘paying the price for lack of upgrades’ • Alonso needs break after ‘six consecutive weekends’ • Vandoorne and Ocon test
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Vowles needed “a leader, not just someone who is quick” at Williams
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Posted onIn the round-up: Williams needed “a leader, not just someone quick” • Vandoorne and Hughes join Maserati • F1 partners with LVCVA
‘Waiting was exactly the right thing to do’: Why Sainz took his time, then chose Williams
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr took a long time to decide his plans for next year, but said the delay paid off as he gathered information about the teams courting his services.
Williams pledge support for Sargeant but his F1 future looks doubtful
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Posted onWilliams indicated Logan Sargeant will continue driving for them in upcoming races after announcing Carlos Sainz Jnr will replace him next year.
Sainz to join Albon at Williams in 2025 after Ferrari exit
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has ended months of speculation over his future by signing a multi-year contract to drive for Williams.
Williams not ruling out change in driver line-up before end of season
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Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says they are “open-minded” about the possibility of changing their driver line-up before the end of the season.
Lack of upgrades holding Williams back – Sargeant
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Posted onIn the round-up: Lack of upgrades holding Williams back – Sargeant • Aston Martin’s Imola upgrade failed – Krack • Wharton replaces banned Stenshorne
Williams repeatedly switch floors in search for Sargeant’s missing downforce
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Posted onWilliams ran three different floors on Logan Sargeant’s FW46 as it tried to identify why his car wasn’t producing as much downforce as his team mate’s.
“Very substantial” Williams upgrade expected after British Grand Prix
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Posted onIn the round-up: “Very substantial” Williams upgrade after British GP • Ferrari given Le Mans penalty • BMW lead Le Mans qualifying
Williams poised to rebound from “slow start to the season” – Vowles
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Posted onIn the round-up: Williams will rebound from “slow start” – Vowles • Power considered retirement when wife fell ill • Sauber boosts technical division
Sainz should join other “big names” heading to Williams – Vowles
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr is one of two drivers Williams is considering for a place at the team next year, says team principal James Vowles.
Williams have “huge amounts of performance to come” in next races
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Posted onIn the round-up: Williams have “huge amounts of performance to come” • Blomqvist to miss two races • Record US audience for Monaco GP
Albon ‘knew wheel wouldn’t fall off’ as stewards clear him over unsafe driving
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Posted onAlexander Albon said he did not put anyone at risk despite being penalised for leaving his Williams pit with his car in an unsafe condition.
Sargeant “is at risk” of losing Williams drive – Vowles
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Posted onLogan Sargeant has been told to improve his performance or risk losing his seat, Williams team principal James Vowles has confirmed.
Albon signs “long-term” Williams contract extension
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Posted onAlexander Albon will continue to drive for Williams in 2026 and beyond after agreeing a new deal with the team.
Sargeant facing ‘tough targets to get much closer to Albon’ – Vowles
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Posted onLogan Sargeant must hit “tough targets” to keep his place at Williams, says team principal James Vowles, as rumours link Andrea Kimi Antonelli to his seat.
FIA asked to grant early F1 debut for Antonelli before 18th birthday
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Posted onThe FIA has been asked to allow Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli to make his Formula 1 debut before he turns 18.
Albon “most optimistic I’ve been” heading into Miami weekend.
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Posted onIn the round-up: Albon “most optimistic I’ve been” about Miami • French GP investigation • Barnard stands in for Bird in Berlin
Monaco could be “strong” race for Williams – Vowles
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Posted onIn the round-up: Monaco could be “strong” race for Williams • Jaguar commit to Formula E’s Gen4 • Edgar gets new livery
Williams accept ‘harsh but correct’ penalty for Sargeant
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Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles said they must develop better tools to prevent a repeat of the penalty Logan Sargeant received last weekend.