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Williams holds a 29-point advantage over Racing Bulls in the fight for fifth, but can it start competing with the top four on a regular basis after Baku?
Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner cautioned Williams that they are far from being able to compete for race victories, as a significant gap still exists to reach the top four teams. Williams has undergone major improvements with James Vowles taking over as team principal in 2023, leading to a notable transformation and modernization of the British outfit. The team’s switch from outdated equipment has resulted in a marked enhancement in their performance. Vowles aims to propel Williams to the pinnacle of Formula 1, and they have already established themselves as a leading midfield team. Despite Carlos Sainz’s podium finish in Azerbaijan putting Williams in a strong fifth position, Steiner believes they are still distant from breaking into the top four and Racing Bulls remains their closest competitor. Steiner emphasized that Williams currently holds the fifth-best position on the grid but has a considerable distance to close in on the top-tier teams.
