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Williams has announced the date of its 2026 livery launch
The Williams Formula 1 team has unveiled the launch date of its 2026 livery, alongside a special testing design chosen by fans. Pre-season testing is set to commence in late January, with most teams, except McLaren, already revealing their livery plans. Williams will showcase its FW48 livery on 3 February as it enters its inaugural season as the rebranded Atlassian Williams F1 Team. Leading up to this, a unique fan-voted testing livery will be used in Barcelona at the end of January. The team had a strong 2025 season, claiming fifth place in the constructors’ championship with notable podium finishes. Williams will retain the driver lineup of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for the 2026 season as they aim to continue their progress towards returning to the forefront of Formula 1 amidst the sport’s significant rule changes.
