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Williams boss James Vowles has claimed that “the world can’t see” the progress it made in 2024 to deliver on the team’s aspiration to return to the top in F1.
The Williams team faced challenges in the previous season, sliding to ninth place in the Constructors’ Championship due to setbacks like an overweight car and multiple crashes hindering development under the cost cap. Team principal Vowles remains optimistic about the team’s future prospects, with significant restructuring efforts and hiring nearly 250 new staff members to capitalize on the 2026 regulation changes. Despite their struggles on track, Vowles points out unseen progress in infrastructure, culture, and technology within the team. The focus is on long-term progression, and Vowles acknowledges frustration at their ninth-place finish while emphasizing the positive changes behind the scenes and the potential for improvement in the upcoming seasons. Despite some missed opportunities, Williams showed strong qualifying performance, indicating the need for better trackside preparation to capitalize on a more competitive car when it becomes available.
