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The hidden gains that convince Williams its F1 transformation is working

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

Its upgrades at the Belgian Grand Prix were more than welcome. The Grove-based squad made a flying start to 2025 at the front of the midfield and looked certain to secure fifth in the championship, but 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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