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Lewis Hamilton‘s debut year at Ferrari has been nothing short of a disappointment. With 12 races in the 2025 season, Hamilton has only achieved a single sprint race win in China, with no podiums or main race wins.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Williams Remain Optimistic Despite Mid-season Slump

Williams have been comfortably 5th in the standings for most of the year, thanks to a series of big results in the first Grand Prix. Albon and Sainz were consistently in the fight for Q3, often the first drivers in the midfield to capitalise on retirements from the front-runners.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / June 22

Why Williams could lose their midfield supremacy in 2025

As it stands, Williams are comfortably 5th in the constructors standings. The British team have generally been the ‘best of the rest’ in 2025, with the FW47 proving a competitive machine.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / June 19

Williams boss James Vowles signs long-term extension

Williams Racing announced a long-term extension Thursday for team principal James Vowles. Vowles, 45, joined Williams in 2023 following an unprecedented run of success at Mercedes.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 30

Why Williams might have to adjust 2025 upgrade plans

More than any other teams, Williams emphasised their focus on the 2026 regulations throughout last season. Team principal James Vowles made clear that this season – whilst still important – would not compromise 2026 development.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 8

'This Is on Us': James Vowles Takes Blame for Alex Albon ‘Attacking’ Carlos Sainz

Williams teammates Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz seem to have been working well together for most of this season. As revealed by Williams team principal James Vowles in Australia, Sainz also played a crucial role in helping Albon finish P5 in Melbourne, as he was the one who came up with the strategy on the pit wall.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Williams warn rivals 'will bring upgrades' in the coming rounds

Williams team principal James Vowles has warned that other midfield outfits will interrupt their strong start to 2025. Vowles is satisfied with the FW46 and its competitiveness, which has established itself as the ‘best of the rest’ in the midfield.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 23

Guenther Steiner Schools James Vowles for Max Verstappen ‘Downsides’ Remark: 'Anybody Who Wants to Win Championship…'

With Max Verstappen’s brilliance delivering a win and two podiums in the last three races, it’s easy to forget that Red Bull is going through a crisis.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 18

James Vowles Reacts to Lewis Hamilton and Alex Albon Nearly Colliding at Saudi GP

Williams team principal James Vowles commented on a near-miss between Alex Albon and Lewis Hamilton during Free Practice 2 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which the FIA investigated.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 5

James Vowles Predicts Sainz will be 'On The Money' Soon

Carlos Sainz, driving for Williams, has faced difficulties acclimating to the English team, being out-qualified by his teammate Alex Albon in every race to date.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Carlos Sainz became Alex Albon’s strategist in Australia – Vowles

After grabbing headlines in testing with impressive times, Williams have only gone from strength to strength. Alex Albon converted a brilliant p6 in qualifying to P4 on race day, the team’s best result since Spa 2021.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

James Vowles reveals huge Williams resource allocation to 2026

Despite finishing 9th in last year’s standings, Williams consistently find themselves at the forefront of F1 news headlines. Under the leadership of James Vowles, significant investment is being put into the Grove-based operation.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

James Vowles 'clear' that Williams must prioritise 2026

Since the early days of the 2024 season, James Vowles was uncompromising about the focus at Williams. Hitting the ground running in 2026 is the Grove-based team’s main objective, which means development for this season will be limited.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 6

James Vowles warns rivals from ‘writing off’ Lewis Hamilton amidst Ferrari switch

Lewis Hamilton deemed a late-career switch to Ferrari despite being over 40 years old. A majority of individuals on the grid believed that the Briton was out of his prime even with a highly coveted team switch.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

F1 News: Williams in far better shape heading into 2025

In the build-up to Bahrain testing in 2024, Williams faced a series of major problems. From logistical concerns to missed development targets, they were on the defensive.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 2

James Vowles Reveals Instant Williams Change As Carlos Sainz Joins For 2025 F1 Season

Williams team principal James Vowles has explained how Carlos Sainz arrived at the team last month and immediately set to work with his inputs. The former

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

James Vowles Reiterates Williams 'Sacrifice' for 2026

Despite their landmark acquisition of Carlos Sainz, Williams are not yet in a position to fight at the front. According to team principal James Vowles, 2026 is when the Grove squad can begin taking large steps forward.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 10

James Vowles Reveals Williams' Hidden Progress Amid Crash-Ridden 2024 Season

Williams Racing team principal James Vowles spoke on the team's unseen progress during a crash-ridden 2024 season, which led to a considerable increase in costs for new parts.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

F1: Williams already preparing for 'best run possible' in 2026

It is no secret that Williams have invested heavily in the 2026 regulations. Team principal James Vowles has overseen significant changes in recent years – largely to ensure a large step forward in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 30

James Vowles Reveals What Convinced Carlos Sainz To Join Williams In 2025

Williams team principal James Vowles has opened up about how he convinced Carlos Sainz to move from Ferrari to Williams in 2025, noting his transparent approach in revealing key details of the team’s plans for the coming years, particularly from 2026, when the sport enters a new era of regulations.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 14

€13 Million in Crash Damage Leaves Williams F1 Team in Tatters for 2025

Williams team principal James Vowles has highlighted the significant impact of 17 major crashes the team endured during the 2024 season, which will have lasting effects on its 2025 campaign.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 9

Williams Chief Delivers Early Verdict On 2025 As Team Looks Ahead To 2026

Williams Team Principal James Vowles has acknowledged that his team may face challenges during the 2025 season, as all development and strategic efforts will be directed toward the entirely new Formula 1 car for 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 4

James Vowles Makes Bold 2025 Driver Statement

Williams team principal James Vowles revealed that his team will have the best driver line-up in Formula 1 next season. The statement comes after Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz signed a multi-year contract with Williams ahead of the summer break for the period starting in 2025.