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Williams team principal James Vowles revealed the area where Williams is astonishingly losing almost half a second a lap with its current Formula 1 car
It’s been revealed that the 2024 Williams Formula 1 car has been running overweight by approximately 15kg, costing them almost half a second per lap, as confirmed by team principal James Vowles at Imola. The team is focused on reducing weight with updates aimed at stripping weight from the car, with Red Bull facing similar challenges when the ground effect regulations were introduced in 2022. Williams has a history of starting seasons with overweight cars, and Vowles has openly acknowledged the need for significant changes in the team’s operations and culture. Despite the struggles, Williams has been actively recruiting top talent from rival teams like Red Bull and Ferrari to elevate their performance and competitiveness in Formula 1. Vowles’ commitment to transforming Williams’ narrative and implementing foundational changes underscores the team’s dedication to improve and succeed in the highly competitive world of F1.
