P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Albon: Williams F1 team made “braver” choice with ‘skinny wing’ in Japan
“The Williams FW45 from last year was known for its impressive top speed, helping it perform well on specific tracks and getting Albon into the points. However, for 2024, Williams aimed to create a more consistently competitive car across various circuits. As a result, the car has lost some of its earlier straight-line speed advantage, making Albon focus more on overtaking in corners. Albon expressed that the current car doesn’t suit certain tracks, leading to efforts to increase straight-line speed. Despite struggling in sector one during qualifying, the team opted for a leaner wing setup for the race to potentially gain an advantage. Albon had a minor slide during Q2 but remained optimistic, mentioning improvements made and the need to continue progressing with upgrades for better performance.”
