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Williams competed at the Australian Grand Prix with just a single car after Alex Albon’s chassis was destroyed after the first free practice session.
Ex-Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan expressed his shock over the “unacceptable” situation Williams faced at the Australian Grand Prix. Following Alex Albon’s crash in FP1 and the lack of a spare chassis, Williams had to retire his car for the weekend. Jordan, who managed a team in the 1990s and 2000s, remarked on the difference in handling operations during his time in F1. He highlighted the necessity of spare chassis and called for Williams to provide an explanation for their current predicament. Williams chose to field Albon over Sargeant for potential points, a decision that raised questions about the team’s direction and nostalgia for its legendary past. Jordan suggested a return to the strategies of their glory days, emphasizing the need for strong leadership at Williams moving forward.
