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Williams boss James Vowles has shooed away any notions that either of its drivers would be looking for alternative drives, amid the team’s tricky start to this year’s Formula 1 season and the impending start of the so-called “silly season”.
Williams boss James Vowles has dismissed any rumors about their drivers seeking alternative drives as the team faces challenges in the current Formula 1 season. The team, which had a strong 2025 season finishing fifth, is struggling due to issues with the FW48 chassis and adapting to new regulations. Despite only securing seven points in the first five races, Vowles emphasized the team’s fighting spirit, distancing it from the past. Both drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, are committed to overcoming the setbacks. Vowles highlighted the drivers’ determination to succeed and expressed confidence in the team’s ability to address and resolve challenges. Williams aims to bounce back in Monaco after Sainz’s ninth-place finish in Montreal showed progress.
