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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 team principal James Vowles confirmed that engineering work to reduce the FW48's weight is complete. However cost cap restrictions prevent the team from introducing all fixes at once.
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Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has outlined plans for the team to score points regularly after the August summer break. The Grove-based squad endured a difficult start to the 2026 season because of delays to the FW48. Recent upgrades delivered a double-points finish at the Miami Grand Prix.
Williams has hired former Mercedes Formula 1 engineer Dan Milner as chief engineer of vehicle technology to lead car development programs. Milner spent 14 years at Mercedes, most recently as chief engineer of research and development. He starts at Williams after gardening leave since January.
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Damon Hill reflected on clinching his Formula 1 drivers' championship at Suzuka on October 13, 1996, during Williams' celebration at the recent Japanese Grand Prix. The Briton secured the title by nine points over teammate Jacques Villeneuve after a dominant season. Now a Williams ambassador, Hill shared memories of nerves, preparation, and the race's intensity.
Williams has taken its 2026 Formula 1 car, the FW48, out for its maiden laps at Silverstone during a promotional filming day. Drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz both piloted the Mercedes-powered machine, which features a distinctive pullrod front suspension. The team, which skipped the Barcelona shakedown, now prepares for pre-season testing in Bahrain.
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The Williams Formula 1 team finally rolled out its 2026 challenger, the FW48, for its debut shakedown at Silverstone after skipping last week's Barcelona test due to production delays. Drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz both took part in the promotional filming day, providing positive feedback amid minor issues to address. The team now prepares for further testing in Bahrain ahead of the new season.
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