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The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far

Most teams and drivers had high expectations heading into F1's new era, but who has impressed - and who has failed to deliver?

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Hill's standout memories from his 1996 F1 title-clinching race, 30 years on

Damon Hill reflects on clinching the F1 world title in Japan, 30 years on

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James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session

James Vowles explained that Williams used Alex Albon’s late pitstops at Suzuka as a live test to gather valuable front wing data during an otherwise painful race

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Williams boss James Vowles draws "line in the sand" after "painful" Japanese GP

James Vowles called Williams’ Japanese Grand Prix “painful” and vowed the team would use the five-week break before Miami to improve performance and fight back into the points

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Who slept worst last night: James Vowles

More problems struck Williams at the Japanese Grand Prix, as its poor 2026 F1 campaign continues

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James Vowles admits overweight Williams needs April break to recover

James Vowles says Williams will use Formula 1’s April break to tackle its early-2026 struggles and bring upgrades to improve performance

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No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Toto Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

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No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

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Damon Hill makes emotional Williams return with “where I belong” message

The 1996 world champion shared an emotional message from Albert Park as he began his new ambassador role with Williams

Motorsport

Williams: Up to five proposals on table to fix “energy-starved” 2026 F1 cars

Several ideas have been put forward to improve the show amid early criticism of 2026 cars, according to James Vowles

Motorsport

Why Williams cannot instantly put its overweight F1 car on a diet

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

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James Vowles: All solutions to Williams F1 car weight are "in my inbox today"

The FW48 arrived late and overweight, but cost-cap considerations prevent Williams from implementing a quick fix

Motorsport

Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?

Mercedes has lived up to expectations by winning the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, although its customer teams – including McLaren – are surprised by how much more efficient the works team is with the same power unit. What exactly is behind that?

Autosport

Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers

McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest

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Inside the strategy system that's won 20 F1 world championships

In Formula 1, data is everything, but understanding how to exploit it isn't always straightforward. Many teams rely on a platform called RaceWatch, which manages over 200 dedicated real-time channels and helps predict what will happen

The Guardian - UK

‘We have to take bold decisions’: Williams chief James Vowles on 2026 hopes and F1 title dreams

James Vowles, the Williams team principal, tells Donald McRae about pre-season travails, why McLaren are an inspiration and closing the gap to the top

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"Class act" Carlos Sainz showered with praise after "feel good" Williams F1 fan moment

Carlos Sainz earned praise from fans after finally meeting seven-year-old Thea, the young Williams supporter behind his “Sparkles” lucky helmet sticker

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Carlos Sainz meets fan behind his 'lucky' Sparkles sticker in heartwarming Williams video

Carlos Sainz met seven-year-old fan Thea at Williams’ Grove HQ after she designed his “Sparkles” unicorn helmet sticker, which became a lucky charm during the 2025 season

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Williams announces multi-year Girard-Perregaux partnership ahead of 2026 F1 season

Williams has signed Girard-Perregaux as its official watch partner for 2026 and beyond

Autosport

F1 and manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests over compression ratio saga

F1 teams expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

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F1 and power unit manufacturers to vote on extra engine tests

Team bosses expect to get clarity on compression ratio saga very soon

Motorsport

Mercedes' early F1 race simulation a "laugh in everyone's face" - Williams

Mercedes advanced run plan during Formula 1's 2026 pre-season has impressed its rivals

Motorsport

Williams finally hits the track with 2026 F1 car in Silverstone shakedown

Williams has become the final F1 team to take to the track ahead of the 2026 campaign after it skipped last week's Barcelona test

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Williams F1 2026 car finally hits the track with Silverstone shakedown

Williams has become the final F1 team to take to the track ahead of the 2026 campaign after it skipped last week's Barcelona test

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Adrian Newey on 2026 Aston Martin - "I never look at my designs as aggressive"

Aston Martin design guru Adrian Newey explains his design philosophy on the eye-catching AMR26 for the 2026 Formula 1 season

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