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Until last week, Williams were a team expected to make a positive impression in 2026. Having explicitly abandoned last year’s development to focus on the new regulations, most analysts anticipated Williams could climb the field.

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'Incredibly painful' to miss Barcelona testing - Williams chief

Williams missing the first testing sessions before the 2026 F1 season is "incredibly painful", says team principal James Vowles.

James Vowles News / HITC / January 28

James Vowles responds to the growing speculation around Williams’ 2026 F1 car

Williams have endured a rough start to the 2026 season, failing to get their car ready in time for the opening test. While teams were turning laps in Barcelona, Williams were still back at the factory in Grove, running simulations on the dyno.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

How missing Barcelona testing will compromise Williams in 2026

Before it was announced Williams would entirely miss Barcelona testing, they were seen as dark horses for the 2026 season. After all, team principal James Vowles has spent the last twelve months speaking about his decision to start work on the 2026 cars as early as possible.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

F1: Williams to miss Barcelona testing in devastating blow

It was only in December that James Vowles spoke in glowing terms about the progress being made towards 2026. The Williams team principal even emphasised his squad “don’t want to be caught off guard again” like in previous years.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 16

James Vowles: “We are proud to have him onboard” as Luke Browning steps up at Williams

James Vowles has praised Luke Browning as “one of our own” after Williams confirmed the academy driver as its reserve for the 2026 Formula 1 season Williams has appointed Luke Browning as its reserve driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 11

Why Williams doesn't see F1 2026 as an acid test

Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, Williams Formula 1 chief James Vowles explains why his team has been able to make so much progress in 2025 and

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Vowles says rival 'trying to create narrative' about Mercedes engines

Assumptions about the 2026 Mercedes engine are largely unfounded, believes James Vowles. The Williams team principal has provided some commentary on the consensus about Mercedes power.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 15

Williams F1 chief James Vowles celebrates victory in racing return

Williams team principal James Vowles returned to competitive racing at the 2025 Gulf 12 Hours with Garage 59 Williams team principal James Vowles made his competitive racing return at the 2025 Gulf 12 Hours with Garage 59.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

F1: Williams 2026 car could be finished before any other team

LWOS has provided extensive coverage about Williams and their work towards 2026. The British squad have made big sacrifices over the last eighteen months to achieve the best possible starting point for the new regulations.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 13

The clue that convinced James Vowles the Carlos Sainz–Alex Albon partnership would work

James Vowles says Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon's partnership has been key to Williams's rise to fifth in the constructors' standings Williams Racing team

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Williams proved 'we’re a different team' in 2025 – Vowles

It is not uncommon for F1 teams to make grand promises and set ambitious targets. What is equally rare is for these targets to be met, especially amongst the midfield.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 1

James Vowles hails "dream come true" as Williams secures P5 in constructors' championship

James Vowles hailed Williams' rise to fifth in the 2025 constructors' championship as a "dream come true" after Carlos Sainz's Qatar Grand Prix podium Williams team principal James Vowles described the team's fifth place in the 2025 constructors' championship as a "dream come true".

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 26

James Vowles to make racing return at Gulf 12 Hours

This comes three years after the Williams F1 boss last started a competitive race Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles will return to endurance racing

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Franco Colapinto’s 2026 Alpine contract “earned”, says James Vowles

James Vowles says he is “really proud” of Franco Colapinto after Alpine confirmed the rookie for 2026 James Vowles says he's "really proud" of Franco Colapinto

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Williams to use final rounds of the year to set 2026 'foundations'

As the 2025 season draws to a close, Williams are putting an emphasis on experimenting with set-up and optimising their operational procedures. This initiative is being pushed by team principal James Vowles, who believes these changes are necessary ahead of next season.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 26

James Vowles Talks Changes To F1 Race Calendar For 2026: Will There Be An Increase?

Formula 1 has confirmed a record 24 races for 2025, making it the busiest season ever. As we near the 2026 regulations, a key question arises: Will the calendar grow again, or has the series reached its limit?

Formula One News / HITC / September 24

James Vowles picks out F1’s best team principal after three years in charge at Williams

James Vowles is nearing the end of his third season in charge at Williams. Even with the strides they’ve made, he admits there’s still one team boss he looks up to.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 23

James Vowles Gives Emotional Response To Williams' Azerbaijan Grand Prix Podium

Amidst the drama of the 2025 F1 title fight between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, one historic giant returned to the podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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 / The SportsRush / May 10

James Vowles Name Two American Talents Who Have ‘Huge Potential’ to Be F1 Superstars

America loves motorsports, but it took most fans there some time to fall in love with F1. Over the years, however, the sport has seen a huge increase in viewership.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 10, 2025

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 / Motorsports on SI / October 9, 2024

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, 2024

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.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2024