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F1 team prepare to welcome ‘icon’ in 2026 revamp
Williams is gearing up to welcome an ‘icon’ to their F1 team as they enter a new era at the Grove-based squad under team principal James Vowles. Vowles successfully transformed Williams into a competitive midfield team from a once lower-tier contender in 2025.
Since taking over in 2023, Vowles has been determined to return the legacy team to its championship-winning ways. Carlos Sainz’s success in 2025 demonstrated Williams’ potential with two grand prix podiums and a top-three finish in the US GP sprint race.
As Williams finished fifth in the constructors’ standings, they are poised to benefit from increased wind tunnel time for the upcoming 2026 regulations overhaul. Williams is also undergoing a rebranding to Atlassian Williams F1 Team in January, mirroring their legacy and future ambitions.
The team’s logo will be updated with a modern version of the iconic ‘Forward W’, dating back to 1977. With the 2026 regulations ushering in a new era in F1, Williams is bracing for a reset in the competitive order and the challenge of establishing themselves as frontrunners once again.
