How Sainz’s arrival pushed Albon and Williams forward in F1 2025
Williams driver Alex Albon says he took Carlos Sainz’s high-profile arrival at Williams as a positive as the pair pushes both each other and the team forward ahead of Formula 1’s 2026 overhaul. After losing his Ferrari seat to seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, Sainz suddenly became the most attractive free agent on the market for 2025, […]
From F1 to the skies – How Williams F1 boss Vowles secretly became a helicopter pilot
When Williams team principal James Vowles and his wife Rachel took to their annual New Year’s tradition of setting themselves a challenge, the idea was to learn a new skill over the new year. Taking piano lessons, learning a new language; you get the idea. But in 2020 Vowles set himself a slightly loftier target. […]
Williams needs «big philosophy change» to be competitive everywhere in F1 2026
Carlos Sainz used the Hungarian Grand Prix as an example in explaining the design philosophy changes needed at Williams for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, as the team struggled at the Hungaroring. In reviewing his opening 14 rounds at the team, Sainz felt that Williams’ poor form in Hungary had been in line with expectations […]
Williams surprised by Monaco GP two-stop return for F1 2026
Williams team principal James Vowles says he was surprised to hear Formula 1 is likely to continue with its mandatory two-stop strategies in Monaco after this year’s controversial experiment. With overtaking pretty much impossible on the streets of Monte Carlo, the FIA implemented the mandatory use of three tyre sets this year to force teams […]
Williams appoints Sauber COO as chief operations director before F1 2026
Williams has appointed Formula 1 stalwart Axel Kruse as its chief operations director, ending his 15-year stint with the rival Sauber squad. Kruse was the Swiss outfit’s chief operating officer, but will now start his new role on 1 September replacing Fred Brousseau, who is set to return to his native Canada. This will not […]
Sainz confused why Red Bull rejected him as Verstappen’s team-mate for F1 2025
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz “doesn’t understand” why he was refused an opportunity to return to the Red Bull fold and prove himself against Max Verstappen after being dropped by Ferrari for 2025. Sainz was given his start in F1 through the Red Bull junior programme, joining the series in 2015 at Toro Rosso […]
How Sainz brought the «missing» ingredient to drive Williams forward
The arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams provided far more than just a Formula 1 sporting boost, according to sporting director Sven Smeets. The Spaniard’s move to the team is reportedly impacting everything from the development of the 2026 car, to sponsor interest and even the appeal of the Williams Driver Academy. Since the Spaniard […]
Sainz explains reason behind Q1 exit for F1 Austrian GP
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has confirmed he had damage to his FW47, leading to an early qualifying exit. It means the Spanish driver will start the Austrian Grand Prix in 19th on Sunday and at the end of Q1, Sainz claimed via team radio that the car was «undriveable». «There’s damage in the […]
Why Albon was disappointed with P5 at F1 Imola GP after late Leclerc battle
After the first seven rounds of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Williams was one of two teams yet to score a point; Alpine had broken its duck in Miami, leaving just the British squad and Sauber as those yet to register a top 10. Alex Albon then got the team off the mark in Monaco […]