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Carlos Sainz: Even without extra weight, Williams is “not where we promised we’d be”
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Carlos Sainz: Even without extra weight, Williams is “not where we promised we’d be”

After Williams finished fifth in the Formula 1 constructors’ standings last season, team principal James Vowles described that position as a “new baseline” on the journey towards being a genuine world championship contender. But now, less than halfway through the 2026 season, even maintaining that position seems a distant prospect since the team is currently languishing in eighth – and ...Keep reading

James Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options
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James Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options

Williams team principal James Vowles is adamant that the British Formula 1 team will be able to keep hold of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for next season, and would be transparent if they wanted to leave. The Grove squad made significant progress with its car last season and moved up to fifth in the constructors' championship, but 2026 has so far failed to deliver on its aspirations; this year's ...Keep reading

As Lewis Hamilton finally scores his first Ferrari F1 win, who took even longer?
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As Lewis Hamilton finally scores his first Ferrari F1 win, who took even longer?

Lewis Hamilton has finally done it. At the 31st time of asking, the seven-time world champion has taken his maiden victory for Ferrari. A look at the history books shows only three drivers have required even more time before they first triumphed with the Scuderia. Carlos Sainz won at his 32nd attempt, one more than Hamilton. Like his successor, Sainz went winless in his first campaign at ...Keep reading