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Williams’ F1 2024 car appears at Bahrain shakedown
The Williams team revealed their new FW46 challenger at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, driven by Logan Sargeant, after cancelling the planned Silverstone filming day due to weather uncertainties. Under new ownership by Dorilton Capital and team principal James Vowles, Williams decided to focus on the current season’s development by switching off the 2023 car’s progress early on. The new car, according to head of vehicle performance Dave Robson, will feature both evolutionary and subtle changes aimed at unlocking performance improvements, despite the car not looking radically different visually. Williams is optimistic about achieving significant gains in performance, aiming to overcome challenges faced in the previous season due to car balance issues and tricky conditions. Robson highlighted the team’s struggles with wind effects and certain corner types, emphasizing the need to address these challenges for improved performance in the upcoming season’s testing and races.
