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Williams Racing Ends 2025 Car Development to Prioritize 2026 Formula 1 Regulations

The team, led by James Vowles, is sacrificing short-term gains to focus on long-term competitiveness under a major organizational transformation.

Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 18, 2025 Williams' Alexander Albon during practice REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 18, 2025 General view during practice REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 18, 2025 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. arrives ahead of practice REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Practice - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 14, 2025 Williams team prinicpal James Vowles during the press conference REUTERS/Edgar Su

Overview

  • Williams is the first Formula 1 team to halt wind tunnel development for its 2025 car, fully redirecting resources to the 2026 regulations.
  • Team principal James Vowles has overhauled Williams' operations, shifting the focus from short-term results to building a foundation for future championship contention.
  • Drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz are collaborating to diagnose the current car’s weaknesses to inform the design of the 2026 car.
  • Despite sitting sixth in the constructors’ standings after four races, Williams is prepared to lose ground in 2025 to gain a competitive edge for 2026.
  • Dorilton Capital and Vowles are aligned on a multi-year investment strategy, projecting a fully optimized car by 2028 under the new regulations.