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Williams tested front wing angles using Albon's late Japanese GP pit stops
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Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles explained that Alex Albon's five consecutive late pit stops during the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka served as a live test session for front wing adjustments. With points out of reach, the team gathered data to correlate track performance with wind tunnel and CFD simulations. The experiments addressed ongoing challenges with the overweight FW47 car.
Williams driver Alex Albon has highlighted how the Miami Grand Prix has improved since its debut, crediting better organization and a welcoming atmosphere after the team earned points at the event.
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Williams team principal James Vowles described the Japanese Grand Prix as painful and vowed to use the five-week break before Miami to improve the team's performance. Carlos Sainz finished 15th and Alex Albon 20th at Suzuka. Vowles praised both drivers while addressing ongoing car issues.
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Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has stated that his team will use every hour of the upcoming April break to address early-season struggles and improve performance. The break comes after Formula 1 confirmed the postponement of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to conflict in the Middle East. Vowles highlighted the team's overweight car as a key issue.
Williams has opted out of the private 2026 Formula 1 shakedown test in Barcelona due to delays with its FW48 car, while Aston Martin plans to skip the first two days. The test, running from January 26 to 30, allows teams up to three days of running amid major regulation changes. Alex Albon acknowledged the setback but emphasized focus on upcoming official sessions.
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Williams has announced it will skip the opening pre-season shakedown test in Barcelona from January 26-30, 2026, owing to delays in its FW48 car development. The team cited a push for maximum performance as the reason, opting instead for virtual testing to prepare for later events. This marks the first major setback for a team under the new F1 regulations.