In the midst of a challenging season, Williams’ Alex Albon remains optimistic about the team’s progress, despite their current position at the back of the grid. Albon emphasized that the team’s struggles are not a reflection of their efforts, but rather a result of the significant changes they’ve made to their car’s DNA and team structure.
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Valtteri Bottas has hinted that Williams Racing may have shifted its focus away from securing Carlos Sainz for the 2025 Formula 1 season, citing that the team’s ‘priorities change.’ The former Mercedes driver is now emerging as a back-up option for Williams, as the team seeks a committed driver for the future.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season got underway, Williams Racing faced a significant challenge with their launch car, which tipped the scales at a considerable excess weight. Despite shedding 14kg during the off-season, the FW46 was still 4-5 tenths per lap slower than its optimal pace. The team is working hard to reduce the weight and improve performance, but the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona poses a tough test.
Williams Racing has made progress in reducing its car’s weight, but still needs to trim an additional 14kg to reach the minimum limit. The team’s strong showing at the Monaco Grand Prix offers a glimpse of their true potential once the weight issue is resolved.