Williams missed the Barcelona shakedown in pre-season and its FW47 car has proved to be considerably overweight.
“At Williams, James Vowles provided insight into the delays that impacted the introduction of the FW47 F1 car. Williams was among the first teams to shift focus to the 2026 regulations, offering a significant opportunity for the team. The car for drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz missed the Barcelona shakedown due to delays and not passing certain FIA crash tests. Despite being over the weight limit, the team initiated a weight reduction program at the Miami GP, where both drivers finished in the points. Vowles detailed the challenges faced during the build process, attributing delays to numerous small issues that compounded. The complexity of the new car design and issues with software planning processes were highlighted as key factors affecting the project’s progress.”
