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Alex Albon gave his opinion on the announcement that Williams will miss the Formula 1 Barcelona shakedown to pursue further performance gains. While many teams won’t be present at the start of the week in Barcelona, opting for a later start, most will arrive for their allotted three days of testing. However, Williams will not […]
Alex Albon shared his thoughts on Williams’ decision to skip the Formula 1 Barcelona shakedown to concentrate on enhancing the car’s performance. As many teams delayed their arrival in Barcelona, Williams made the choice to focus solely on improving their car instead of participating in the testing. The decision was reportedly influenced by concerns about the car being overweight and failing mandatory crash tests. In light of the regulatory changes for 2026, being well-prepared at the start of the season is crucial for all teams, prompting Williams to prioritize car development over the shakedown. While Williams fans and Albon will have to wait for track action, the team emphasized that their focus remains unwavering on performance optimization. Albon expressed optimism about the team’s dedicated approach to maximizing their performance for the upcoming season.
