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Williams has passed all the necessary tests with its 2026 F1 car and will conduct a shakedown of its own ahead of Bahrain testing, having missed this week’s pre-season test at Barcelona
Williams has passed all the necessary homologation tests with its 2026 Formula 1 car and will conduct a shakedown ahead of Bahrain testing, having missed this week’s pre-season test at Barcelona. The team skipped the test in Spain due to delays in getting its new FW48 ready. Despite speculation, Williams team principal James Vowles confirmed the team has “passed all necessary tests” and is ready for Bahrain. The complexity of the 2026 car project resulted in parts being late and the team falling behind schedule. Vowles did not directly address whether the car failed crash tests or is overweight, emphasizing that details will be disclosed when known. The team is focusing on preparing for Bahrain and will work on meeting weight targets if necessary.
