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Formula 1

Williams's 2026 season is past saving, but its Baku upgrade package is still critical. Here's why

By Edd Straw - Sep 22, 2026, 9:15 AM ET

No matter how effective its long-awaited Azerbaijan Grand Prix upgrade package is, Williams has failed in 2026.Team principal James Vowles framed the midfield-leading fifth place it achieved last year as “our new established baseline”, so being ninth-best so far this season, ahead only of newcomer Cadillac and the struggling, but...

Formula 1

Williams unveils 2026 F1 livery

By Chris Medland - Feb 3, 2026, 9:05 AM ET

The livery for Williams' delayed FW48 has been revealed.

Formula 1

Vowles explains Williams delay, says car will be ready to run before Bahrain

By Chris Medland - Jan 28, 2026, 1:20 PM ET

Team principal James Vowles says Williams will run its new car during a promotional day before appearing at the Bahrain test, as he explains why the team missed this week’s shakedown in Barcelona.

Formula 1

Williams to miss Barcelona test after new car delays

By Chris Medland - Jan 23, 2026, 9:33 AM ET

RACER understands Williams has yet to pass its final crash test, with such approval mandatory before a car is allowed to run on track during any pre-season testing.