P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Williams had its best season since 2017 during Team Principal James Vowles’ first year in charge last term, scoring 28 points to finish seventh in the Constructors’ standings. That performance was largely due to a peaky car that was proficient at low-drag circuits and Alex Albon firing on all cylinders. 2024 hasn’t shown the step […]
In 2024, Williams struggled with a car that excelled at low-drag tracks and with a motivated Alex Albon. However, the team only scored four points in the first 14 races, falling short of the progress promised for that season. The tumultuous pre-season saw Williams lacking a spare chassis, leading to Albon using Logan Sargeant’s car to finish a race in Australia. Despite successfully removing the erratic behavior of last year’s car, the FW46 remained overweight, affecting performance. Williams is focusing on long-term gains, with a recruitment drive and plans to improve for 2026 under the leadership of Carlos Sainz. The team aims to make strides in performance in the coming years, ready to tackle new challenges and stronger competition.
