Overview
- The name change takes effect in January 2026, retiring the ‘Williams Racing’ label first adopted in 2014.
- A modern reimagining of the original 1977 ‘Forward W’ will return on the car’s nose and on team apparel.
- Atlassian stays on as title partner, entering a second season backing the Grove-based outfit.
- Team principal James Vowles says the shift is meant to connect decades of success to a fresh push toward winning again.
- The announcement comes during a 2025 upturn that includes podium finishes and a current fifth-place standing with drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.