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Williams’ chief engineer Dave Robson says the team’s overweight car this year has led to frustration regarding missed results, but is not being allowed to overshadow long-term goals. Under James Vo…
Williams’ chief engineer Dave Robson acknowledges that the team’s overweight car this year has led to frustration with missed results but emphasizes that they are focused on long-term goals. The significant changes made to chassis manufacturing under James Vowles’ leadership over the winter almost left Williams without two cars ready for the season, causing issues in Australia due to the lack of a spare. The overall performance has been affected by the car being above the weight limit, with a planned major upgrade after the summer break aimed at addressing this. Despite the setbacks, Robson highlights the progress being made as a team and the balance between short-term frustrations and long-term objectives. The decision to overhaul chassis manufacturing led to unexpected complexities impacting the car’s weight, requiring rushed design adjustments that resulted in the car ending up heavier than intended.
