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Alex Albon says Williams had the car to be ahead of Mercedes at the start of this season but for the weight issues it has been facing in 2024. Williams has been working to bring its car down to the…
Alex Albon stated that Williams had the potential to be ahead of Mercedes at the beginning of the 2024 season, but weight issues have hindered the team’s performance. The team has been working on reducing the car’s weight to meet the limit, dealing with delays and repairs due to crashes. Upcoming upgrades at the Spanish Grand Prix will focus on weight saving. Albon highlighted the weight problem as the main reason for the team’s lack of competitive points this season. He expressed confidence that Williams could have been leading the midfield if they had reached their original weight target. Additionally, Albon touched upon teammate Logan Sargeant’s potential departure and the team’s interest in Carlos Sainz but mentioned he is not particular about his future teammate.
