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Williams, one of F1’s oldest and most successful teams, will have a new name next year.
Williams has confirmed it will undergo a name change to Williams F1 Team starting January 2026 ahead of the 2026 F1 season. The team, founded by Frank Williams in the late 1970s, has a rich history in Formula 1, winning numerous championships and grands prix. With Atlassian remaining as its title partner, the team will embrace a new logo inspired by Frank Williams’ Forward W emblem. Team principal James Vowles expressed pride in the new identity, aiming to continue the team’s success in the future. Williams is poised to finish fifth in the 2025 F1 season and prepare for the 2026 season under new technical regulations with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.
