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The hidden gains that convince Williams its F1 transformation is working

Williams chief James Vowles reveals the team's progress behind the scenes as he rebuilds the fallen giant into F1's next powerhouse

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F1 2026 cars must be made "easier" for drivers – Vowles

Williams team principal James Vowles says Formula 1 teams still have work to do to ease driver complaints over the increased workload with the all-new 2026 cars, but plays down initial panic over the seismic changes.

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F1 2026 cars need to be “easier” on drivers, but there’s time – James Vowles

Williams team principal James Vowles says F1 teams still have work to do over the drivers' increased mental workload with the all-new 2026 cars, but plays down initial panic over the seismic changes.

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The winners and losers from F1's 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

The Formula 1 circus is heading into a well-deserved summer break after a gruelling 14-race stretch. And if the puzzling Budapest weekend is anything to go by, some drivers and teams will need more time than others to decompress.

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The winners and losers from F1's 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

Whether you believe in momentum or not, Lando Norris was on a bit of a roll after a deserved win in Austria and a somewhat fortuitous home triumph at Silverstone, closing the gap with Oscar Piastri to just eight points to effectively reset the 2025 title fight at the halfway…

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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.

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How Carlos Sainz brought the “missing” ingredient to drive Williams forward

The arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams provided far more than just a 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.

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F1 British GP: Five quick takeaways

At the halfway point of the season, the title picture is clear: it’s a straight fight between the two McLaren drivers, and it looks set to go down to the wire given how close Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are.

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How Dunne's McLaren outing shows Red Bull that changing drivers isn't the solution

Yuki Tsunoda now has nine grands prix under his belt with Red Bull, after taking over Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 seat at the Japanese GP.

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Why Alex Albon thinks F1’s racing rules are “creating a contact sport”

Alex Albon thinks Formula 1's racing guidelines need further fine-tuning after being on the receiving end of several lunges in Spain and Canada.

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Why Albon 'doesn't like how we're racing' with release of F1's racing rules

Alex Albon thinks Formula 1's racing guidelines need further finetuning after being on the receiving end of several lunges in Spain and Canada.

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Albon reveals F1 Thailand GP plans

Alex Albon is working with his home government on a project to bring Formula 1 to Bangkok and has revealed some of the details behind the plans for a Thailand Grand Prix.

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Alex Albon reveals F1 Thailand Grand Prix plans

Thai racer Alex Albon is working with his home government on a project to bring Formula 1 to Bangkok and has revealed some of the details behind the plans for a Thailand Grand Prix.

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Why F1 Canadian GP was a “missed opportunity” for Williams

Williams faced a tough Formula 1 grand prix in Canada, with Alex Albon retiring due to engine issues and Carlos Sainz making it home with just a single point to add to the team’s tally – which may prove to be a missed opportunity at the end of a so-far-impressive 2025…

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Why Canadian GP was a "missed opportunity" for Williams

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Alex Albon’s theory on why Red Bull F1 juniors struggle at the senior team

Seven races into his stint with Red Bull, having replaced Liam Lawson – dropped after just two grand prix weekends – Yuki Tsunoda continues to struggle to extract competitive lap times from the RB21. It’s a pattern of failure which has been repeated for several years, ever since Daniel Ricciardo…

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The theory on why Red Bull F1 juniors struggle at the senior team – from a driver who's been there

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Will Lawson's 'elbows out' approach help him succeed in F1?

The most recent Spanish Grand Prix showed Liam Lawson's trademark aggression is not going away. Is it starting to pay off?

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Is Liam Lawson's aggression a blessing or a curse in F1?

The most recent Spanish Grand Prix showed Liam Lawson's trademark aggression is not going away. Is it starting to pay off?

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Winners and losers from F1's explosive Spanish GP

While the reigning world champion suffered from a bout of red mist, F1's new Iceman didn't skip a beat to strengthen his championship lead. With that, our winners and losers from an eventful Spanish Grand Prix.

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What the F1 drivers think of potential Monaco GP track changes

As drivers prepare for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, there were still lingering questions in Barcelona relating back to the Monaco Grand Prix and how best to improve the racing spectacle in the Principality.

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Why Russell received a drive-through penalty at F1's Monaco GP

The FIA explained why Mercedes driver George Russell was handed a harsher than usual penalty for overtaking Alex Albon off-track at Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix.

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Here's why George Russell received a drive-through penalty at F1 Monaco GP

The FIA explained why Mercedes driver George Russell was handed a harsher than usual penalty for overtaking Alex Albon off-track at Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix.

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Alex Albon: “I was licking my lips” for Leclerc attack, ‘thought I could even get Piastri’

After 2024's first seven rounds of the Formula 1 calendar, 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.

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F1 Imola GP: Verstappen beats both McLarens for flawless victory

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has won Formula 1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, interrupting a McLaren victory run by brilliantly snatching the lead at the start.

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