Williams Sets Modest 2026 Target as Vowles Tips Mercedes to Start Strong
Team principal James Vowles says Williams lacks the infrastructure to match Mercedes under the new rules.
Overview
- Williams will continue with Mercedes power units for 2026, with the supplier also serving McLaren and Alpine.
- Vowles expects Brackley to nail the regulation reset and start the new era in a very strong position.
- He says Williams has prioritized rebuilding facilities and laying groundwork over chasing an immediate title challenge.
- The team climbed from ninth in 2024 to fifth in the 2025 Constructors’ standings, reflecting steady progress.
- Recent form shows a customer can beat the works team, with McLaren taking the last two constructors’ titles and Lando Norris winning the 2025 drivers’ crown.