P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Williams was the only F1 team not present at the pre-season shakedown event from Barcelona.
A majority of F1 fans believe Williams is at a disadvantage for missing the Barcelona shakedown event.
They have yet to complete a lap with their 2026 car, making them the only team in this position.
Despite passing all FIA requirements, Williams faced challenges in the lead-up to the new season.
The team plans to participate in the Bahrain pre-season test, aiming to kickstart their season.
However, compared to rival teams with more track time, Williams may need to catch up quickly.
Fans are split on whether Williams can recover from this setback, with over 63% seeing it as a major disadvantage.
Only 10% of fans believe missing the Barcelona test will not affect Williams’ performance at the beginning of the season.
