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James Vowles outlines the hidden gains highlighting Williams' F1 transformation

Williams F1 team principal James Vowles believes the performance gains the outfit has found on its 2025 Formula 1 car in recent weeks are a sign of bigger things to come as the team becomes more efficient.

Williams' upgrades at the Belgian Grand Prix were more than welcome. The Grove-based squad made a flying start to the season at the front of the midfield and looked certain to secure fifth in the championship. But as it shifted its focus to 2026 earlier than most, the team inevitably saw its rivals starting to catch up, with Sauber and Aston Martin in particular making big strides.

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