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Williams team principal James Vowles says he has to take the blame for the lack of a spare chassis that left the team with just one car racing in the Australian Grand Prix. Alex Albon’s crash in FP…
Williams team principal James Vowles takes full responsibility for the lack of a spare chassis that forced the team to race with only one car at the Australian Grand Prix due to Alex Albon’s crash damaging his chassis. Vowles made the decision to withdraw Logan Sargeant so Albon could compete in his teammate’s car and finish 11th in the race. Vowles admitted the situation was unacceptable and attributed the oversight to significant changes in technology and processes within the factory that led to the team being unable to produce an additional chassis. Despite the challenges faced, Vowles believes the damaged chassis will be repaired in time for the next race in Japan, with measures already in place for the necessary repairs and preparations to ensure both cars can compete without issues at Suzuka.
