Overview

• Carlos Sainz finished third in Baku to deliver Williams its first full‑distance top‑three since 2017, giving Vowles his first podium as team principal.
• Vowles credited a ‘menu’ of tyre‑preparation actions and small updates for unlocking one‑lap pace, with Williams up to 101 constructors’ points and 29 clear in fifth.
• Williams forecasts a tougher Marina Bay weekend due to a year‑old maximum‑downforce wing, with Vowles pointing to Las Vegas, Brazil, Mexico and Abu Dhabi as stronger venues.
• Max Verstappen completed a Baku grand slam after winning Monza, cutting Oscar Piastri’s lead to 69 points with 199 still available across seven races and three sprints.
• Red Bull’s Laurent Mekies cautioned that the RB21 still struggles in heat and high‑downforce conditions, citing Zandvoort and Spa as reference points and calling Singapore a key gauge.