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F1 must "put forward correct proposal" for Cadillac anti-dilution fee - Vowles

The arrival of Cadillac as Formula 1's 11th team in 2026 must be met with adequate compensation for dilution in prize money earnings for the existing squads, says Williams boss James Vowles.

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Is Sainz vs Albon F1 2025's most intriguing matchup?

By fielding a "hurt" Carlos Sainz alongside Alex Albon, Williams will be bolstered by a driver looking to prove wrong the top teams that turned him down.

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Why Sainz shouldn’t feel too downbeat about impending Ferrari exit

With the bombshell announcement at the start of this year that Lewis Hamilton would be moving to Ferrari for 2025, it was revealed that Carlos Sainz would be losing his seat at the Maranello-based team. Much speculation surrounded where he would go, and there was talk of him signing for…

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Colapinto's Red Bull links threaten to shake up 2025 F1 grid

Franco Colapinto's strong arrival in Formula 1 has created a small earthquake that threatens to shake up the 2025 grid amid rumours linking him to Red Bull's teams.

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'Unsustainable' run of damage leaves Williams uncertain of car spec for Vegas

Williams has admitted that the five major shunts from the last two Formula 1 race weekends have caused an 'unsustainable' run of damage to leave it short on spares.

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Red Bull face Franco Colapinto dilemma over Williams price tag

Red Bull have been linked to the 21-year-old, who has impressed at Williams since replacing Logan Sargeant

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‘Unsustainable’ run of damage leaves Williams uncertain of car spec for Las Vegas GP

Williams has admitted that the five major shunts from the last two Formula 1 race weekends has caused an 'unsustainable' run of damage to leave it short on spares.

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Who is Sauber's new F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto?

After an extended period of mulling over its driving options for Formula 1's 2025 season and beyond, Sauber had found itself in a binary choice between experience and youth. The Swiss outfit, which becomes Audi in 2026, has opted for the latter; Valtteri Bottas will leave the team at the…

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F1 2026 rule tweaks will open door for "different concepts"

The recent changes to Formula 1's technical regulations for 2026 will give teams more freedom to explore different design concepts, says Williams chief James Vowles.

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Williams working to get Colapinto on the F1 grid in 2025

Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed he has spoken to more than one of the team's rivals as he “actively works” to get Franco Colapinto a Formula 1 drive next season.

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Vowles: Williams working to get Colapinto on the F1 grid in 2025

Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed he has spoken to more than one of the team's rivals as he “actively works” to get Franco Colapinto a Formula 1 drive next season.

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Is Colapinto the answer to Red Bull’s $20 million Perez headache?

Sergio Perez’s ongoing struggles in Formula 1 have left his Red Bull bosses facing a $20 million headache over what it does with him going forward.

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Colapinto dismisses 2025 RB F1 rumours after Mexico GP

Williams driver Franco Colapinto has dismissed rumours he is in the frame for a seat at Red Bull's RB Formula 1 team, suggesting he will be on the sidelines in 2025.

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Colapinto is “turning heads” in F1, but what are his options for 2025?

It is a question seemingly put to Franco Colapinto after every session he has entered as a Formula 1 driver – ‘do you think this performance will help get you a seat next year’?

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Vowles reveals "multi-million" dollar reason behind Sargeant/Colapinto switch

Williams team principal James Vowles has explained that the developmental impact of incidents was behind the decision to swap Logan Sargeant for Franco Colapinto this year.

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Vowles: Colapinto should be in F1 2025 – even if it costs us points

Williams team principal James Vowles is adamant Franco Colapinto has earned his place in Formula 1 for next season, even if it means he could take points off his current employer.

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Colapinto should be in F1 2025 – even if it costs us points: Vowles

Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles is so convinced that Franco Colapinto deserves a drive next season he does not mind the Argentinian returns to take points off of his current team.

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Vowles: Williams building from the ground up with long-term F1 plan for success

Team principal James Vowles is unequivocal when discussing the long-term ambitions to take Williams back to the front of Formula 1 – and has no issues in admitting it is not a quick fix.

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How a world karting champion ended up an F1 team boss

Oliver Oakes might be able to lay claim to being the quickest team principal in F1, but for the meantime however, he has his work cut out in saying the same for his Alpine team. 

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The defining moments of Williams boss Vowles’ rollercoaster season

Formula 1 can be a turbulent ride at times, but for Williams boss James Vowles the 2024 season has been extreme.

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Who has the best driver line-up in F1 2025? Our writers debate

Williams team boss James Vowles recently stated his duo of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz will be "the best driver line-up on the grid" in 2025, kickstarting an interesting discussion as several teams could realistically make that claim.

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Williams to “compromise” next season ahead of 2026 rules overhaul

Williams team principal James Vowles has warned that the 2025 Formula 1 season will prove tricky for the British outfit as it focuses on the new regulations for the following year.

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Colapinto interview: "I know what I can do, I was expecting to be quick"

Franco Colapinto has surprised the outside world with his impressive Formula 1 performances for Williams since an unexpected Monza debut. But himself? Not so much.

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Williams boss Vowles defends timing of Colapinto decision

Williams boss James Vowles insists he has no regrets over waiting to promote Franco Colapinto to a race seat as he would not have hit the ground running in the way he has.

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Who should get the second Sauber F1 2025 seat? Our writers have their say

Although there are technically still a couple of seats available on the 2025 Formula 1 grid, only the second spot at Sauber is really up for grabs.

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