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Williams: Up to five proposals on table to fix “energy-starved” 2026 F1 cars

Several ideas have been put forward to improve the show amid early criticism of 2026 cars, according to James Vowles

Motorsport

Why Williams cannot instantly put its overweight F1 car on a diet

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Autosport

James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

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Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?

Mercedes has lived up to expectations by winning the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, although its customer teams – including McLaren – are surprised by how much more efficient the works team is with the same power unit. What exactly is behind that?

Autosport

Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers

McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest

The Guardian - UK

Inside the strategy system that's won 20 F1 world championships

In Formula 1, data is everything, but understanding how to exploit it isn't always straightforward. Many teams rely on a platform called RaceWatch, which manages over 200 dedicated real-time channels and helps predict what will happen

Autosport

‘We have to take bold decisions’: Williams chief James Vowles on 2026 hopes and F1 title dreams

James Vowles, the Williams team principal, tells Donald McRae about pre-season travails, why McLaren are an inspiration and closing the gap to the top

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"Class act" Carlos Sainz showered with praise after "feel good" Williams F1 fan moment

Carlos Sainz earned praise from fans after finally meeting seven-year-old Thea, the young Williams supporter behind his “Sparkles” lucky helmet sticker

Motorsport

Carlos Sainz meets fan behind his 'lucky' Sparkles sticker in heartwarming Williams video

Carlos Sainz met seven-year-old fan Thea at Williams’ Grove HQ after she designed his “Sparkles” unicorn helmet sticker, which became a lucky charm during the 2025 season

Motorsport

Williams announces multi-year Girard-Perregaux partnership ahead of 2026 F1 season

Williams has signed Girard-Perregaux as its official watch partner for 2026 and beyond

Motorsport

F1 and manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests over compression ratio saga

F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

Autosport

F1 and power unit manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests

Team bosses expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

Motorsport

Mercedes' early F1 race simulation a "laugh in everyone's face" - Williams

Mercedes advanced run plan during Formula 1's 2026 pre-season has impressed its rivals

Motorsport

Williams finally hits the track with 2026 F1 car in Silverstone shakedown

Williams has become the final F1 team to take to the track ahead of the 2026 campaign after it skipped last week's Barcelona test

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Williams F1 2026 car finally hits the track with Silverstone shakedown

Williams has become the final F1 team to take to the track ahead of the 2026 campaign after it skipped last week's Barcelona test

Motorsport

Adrian Newey on 2026 Aston Martin - "I never look at my designs as aggressive"

Aston Martin design guru Adrian Newey explains his design philosophy on the eye-catching AMR26 for the 2026 Formula 1 season

The Independent UK

Williams F1 boss lays out route to 2026 success: ‘We have a long way to go’

James Vowles backed his call to miss last week’s Barcelona test after delays to the team’s 2026 car

Motorsport

Progress but no title battle - Williams on its F1 2026 ambitions

Team principal James Vowles doesn’t expect Williams to suddenly emerge in F1's 2026 title battle, but is hoping to make inroads on an 'exponentially' more difficult step towards the top four

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James Vowles explains the gamble that caused Williams to miss the Barcelona test

The Williams boss says the team deliberately pushed release deadlines to chase 2026 performance

Motorsport

Williams F1 livery divides fans with one aspect continuing to receive praise

Williams has unveiled its 2026 Formula 1 livery, with fans praising the distinctive Duracell battery airbox design while debating the new Barclays-inspired shade of blue

Autosport

Williams launches 2026 F1 car livery

Here’s the new Williams livery for the 2026 F1 season

Motorsport

Williams unveils 2026 F1 car livery

Here’s the new Williams livery for the 2026 F1 season

Autosport

The challenges facing Williams ahead of F1 2026

The team has worked hard under new ownership to distance itself from its troubled recent past – but the late arrival of its 2026 F1 car indicates there are still problems to solve

Autosport

Team by team: How Barcelona's F1 shakedown went for the 2026 field

Formula 1's 11-team grid received a first opportunity to sample its vastly different cars and power units in Barcelona, with differing results

Motorsport

Williams F1 announces new partnership with major British brand ahead of FW48 launch

Williams has partnered with Wilkinson Sword as its official men's grooming partner ahead of the 2026 season

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