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.
The solutions exist on paper but must be rolled out gradually. Vowles said the design team has finished the work needed to bring the car below the weight limit. Production of new parts is limited by financial rules that make it too expensive to scrap existing components immediately.
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Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles said the team's car weaknesses exposed at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will not be fixed immediately. He outlined a phased upgrade plan to improve performance over the remainder of the 2026 season.
Williams Formula 1 team aims to shed 28kg from its overweight FW48 car, targeting a one-second per lap performance boost by the Italian Grand Prix. Team principal James Vowles outlined engineering steps to achieve this, constrained by cost cap rules. Initial reductions could appear at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.
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Williams team principal James Vowles has outlined the timeline for the team's car to reach its full capability. The FW48 is expected to show its true pace near the Azerbaijan Grand Prix later this season. The team continues to address excess weight through ongoing development.
Williams team principal James Vowles said the team remains committed to keeping Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz beyond this season. He expressed confidence that both drivers want to stay with the British Formula 1 squad.
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Williams team principal James Vowles stated that the team is showing performance progress despite a challenging 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has revealed that Formula 1 teams and the FIA are in talks about potential hardware tweaks to the 2026 power units. These could include larger battery capacity or increased fuel flow to improve driving dynamics. Recent regulation adjustments ahead of the Miami Grand Prix aim to address some issues, but more substantial changes may take time.
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called for adjustments to Formula 1 power unit regulations to enhance the series, though he believes meaningful hardware changes are unlikely before 2028. Recent refinements to the 2026 rules delivered modest gains at the Miami Grand Prix. Stakeholders including Mercedes and Alpine have weighed in on the need for lead time and potential tweaks.