Alex Albon
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 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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Alex Albon will surpass Nigel Mansell as Williams' most experienced Formula 1 driver this weekend in Barcelona. He plans to mark the milestone with a special helmet tribute to the 1992 world champion.
Williams driver Alex Albon has expressed optimism about the team's potential in the 2026 Formula 1 season despite a challenging start. He described progress as a gradual process amid an upcoming upgrade for the Miami Grand Prix. Team principal James Vowles emphasized the importance of the current break for development.