Williams Racing

Williams denies major weight issues after skipping Barcelona F1 test

January 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Williams Formula 1 team missed the Barcelona shakedown for its 2026 car due to production delays but has passed all necessary crash tests and plans to test in Bahrain. Team principal James Vowles described the decision as incredibly painful yet necessary to avoid risks to spare parts and early-season preparations. He dismissed rumors of a significantly overweight chassis as mere media murmurings.