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The Spanish GP was “a disaster” for Williams according to team principal James Vowles. Can it turn the tide in Austria and Silverstone?
James Vowles expressed confidence that Williams will be competitive and fighting for points in the next two grand prix races, despite a difficult weekend in Spain. The team struggled with wind sensitivity issues at the Circuit de Catalunya, leading to poor qualifying and race results. Vowles acknowledged the need for fundamental changes in aero and foundations to improve performance.
Although there were some promising moments during the weekend, the overall race performance was deemed a disaster due to the car’s poor handling on the Barcelona track. The team is focusing on understanding and addressing the long-standing issues with wind sensitivity that have plagued Williams in the past.
Looking ahead to races at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone, Vowles is optimistic about the team’s prospects and expects them to be in a better position to fight for points. Despite the challenges faced in Spain, Williams is making progress and working on performance upgrades to stay competitive in the tight midfield battle. The goal is to continue improving and closing the gap to their rivals in the upcoming races.
