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Williams F1 team finally hit the track after testing mishap
Williams have finally taken their 2026 F1 car out on track, completing some laps around the Silverstone circuit, marking a ‘milestone moment’ for the team.
The FW48 design was unveiled this week, following some production delays that caused them to miss the first pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Team principal James Vowles revealed that the car still needs to pass key tests, leading Williams to sit out the Barcelona shakedown.
With six days of testing left in Bahrain this month, Williams aims to improve on their impressive 2025 season after finishing fifth in the constructors’ championship.
Possessing a talented driver lineup, Williams eyes a repeat of their previous fifth-place finish in 2025 as a realistic goal for 2026, leveraging their partnership with Mercedes and adapting to the new regulations to challenge the top teams.
