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Williams make striking Barcelona test revelation after ‘incredibly painful decision’
According to James Vowles, Williams could have participated in this week’s pre-season test in Barcelona but made a tough decision not to. The team had to skip the test initially due to the car failing crash tests, specifically related to the nose box. Vowles, the team principal, confirmed that the FW48 has now passed the tests but they still chose not to join the other teams in Barcelona as it was in Williams’ best interest. He expressed that the decision was a result of pushing the limits of performance under new regulations and the team’s determination to transform rapidly. Vowles emphasized the importance of finding and addressing pain points quickly in order to drive transformation at maximum speed, showing confidence in their choice to miss Barcelona and focus on preparing for the upcoming tests in Bahrain and Melbourne.
