P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Williams has enjoyed a positive step up in performance this year, having been viewed as a backmarker for several years.
Alex Albon has emphasized the significant transformation that has taken place within Williams since he first joined the team. After a year as Red Bull’s reserve driver, Albon joined Williams in 2022. The team, which had slipped in performance over the past decade, is now making impressive progress and currently holds fifth place in the standings with 101 points. This marks the first time Williams has crossed the 100-point mark since 2016. The team’s outlook began changing even before the unexpected podium in Baku, with Albon noting a newfound openness to experimentation and a hunger for success. Albon gives credit to team principal James Vowles for spearheading this positive shift since his arrival at Williams in 2023, highlighting the team’s remarkable transformation under his leadership and the contributions of key team members.
