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Williams team principal James Vowles has promised there will be no repeat of the miscommunication that led Carlos Sainz to think either Alex Albon or an engineer had disobeyed a team order in the previous Formula 1 race
Williams team principal James Vowles assured there will be no miscommunication like the one in the previous race where Carlos Sainz misunderstood a team order regarding Alex Albon. Despite Williams’ strong showing in the Miami Grand Prix, tensions arose due to the misunderstanding between Sainz and Albon.
Sainz expressed feeling “stupid” when Albon overtook him early on despite being told to hold position. Albon clarified it was a miscommunication, as he was given conflicting instructions due to a cooling issue.
Vowles resolved the situation quickly and admitted Williams needed to improve their communication of team orders. He emphasized the importance of clear, concise instructions to avoid such incidents in the future.
Vowles outlined the need for straightforward communication among the team and drivers, ensuring instructions are relayed effectively and without room for confusion. Following the incident, a new protocol was established to prevent similar misunderstandings on the pitwall.
The team learned from the experience and is committed to ensuring seamless communication and clarity in their instructions moving forward to prevent any further confusion or disputes among drivers.
