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Williams boss James Vowles believes his team is not at a disadvantage for missing Barcelona testing
Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles does not believe that the team is at a disadvantage despite missing the recent Barcelona pre-season test. The delay in production of the new car forced Williams to skip the pre-season test, sparking rumors of issues with crash tests and weight. Vowles remains confident that the team’s simulator work and information from Mercedes will help them catch up before the start of the season. Although Williams has only six days of testing left, Vowles believes they can still perform well in Bahrain. However, he acknowledges that the lack of on-track running has left gaps in knowledge regarding the car’s performance. Vowles also mentions that weight issues cannot be determined until two fully built cars are tested on track. Despite the setbacks, Vowles is optimistic about Williams’ competitive prospects for the upcoming season.
