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The “really powerful” boost behind Williams’ best F1 season in a decade
Alex Albon praised the lack of “ego” in the Williams Formula 1 team as a key factor in its successful 2025 season. Last year, Williams scored over 100 points in the constructors’ standings for the first time since 2016, finishing fifth with a total of 137 points. The team’s remarkable improvement was evident compared to its meager 17 points in 2024 and 28 points in the prior season. Albon’s strong start in 2025, with a fifth-place finish in the Australian Grand Prix, set the tone for the team’s achievements, including podium finishes by Carlos Sainz in Azerbaijan and Qatar. The positive atmosphere fostered by team boss James Vowles was instrumental in Williams’ performance, with Albon highlighting the team’s openness to learning and improving without ego. Despite facing challenges in the latter part of the season, Albon reflected on his successful year, acknowledging the team’s progress towards becoming a top team and expressing readiness for the future.
