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The way Williams is finding out about some of its #F1 2025 problems is “not the way to do it”. Team principal James Vowles sheds light on one of its recent issues and where the fix really lies
Williams is working on solutions to alleviate recent cooling problems in Formula 1 races, acknowledging that the issue goes beyond minor bodywork adjustments. The team faced challenges in the Canadian Grand Prix, with Alex Albon retiring due to an engine cooling problem and Carlos Sainz struggling with overheating brakes. Williams had closed off their bodywork aggressively in pursuit of aerodynamic gains, leading to cooling difficulties at several races this season. Team principal James Vowles admitted that Williams still lacks full control over cooling and infrastructure weaknesses have been exposed. Despite ongoing fixes and adjustments planned for upcoming races, Williams is playing catch-up due to discovering issues on track rather than through advanced simulations, indicating they still have room for improvement in various areas.
