Tags: Williams
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Williams frustrated with two-tier Formula 1 system
Deputy team principal, Claire Williams, is “not particularly happy” with Formula 1’s two-tier system which is stunting competition and growth in the sport.
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Williams, Racing Point in ‘danger’ of going bust
Motorsport UK chairman David Richards says there is a “distinct” danger of Williams and Racing Point folding in the ongoing crisis.
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Latifi not feeling any nerves, at least not yet
With his Formula 1 debut on hold, Nicholas Latifi says he’s not nervous as it feels as if his Williams promotion is a continuation of last year’s work.
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UK lockdown leads to early factory shut downs
Williams and McLaren have both announced an early shutdown after the United Kingdom locked down the country in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Russell will be ready to get his ‘elbows out’
George Russell has said he will try to stop “fannying around” at the back of the grid once Formula 1 racing resumes again.
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Williams fears financial impact of lost races
Claire Williams admits she is concerned for her team’s financial stability with Formula 1 at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Blame Claire Williams bandwagon is ‘terribly unfair’
Alan Jones has defended Claire Williams in the wake of criticism about how she has overseen the plight of her family’s team in Formula 1.
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Williams: Ferrari need to approve engine disclosure
The coronavirus is the headline news in F1 but don’t think for a moment that the seven teams opposed to the Ferrari FIA settlement are letting that slip quietly away.
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Russell reiterates: Still the slowest car
George Russell isn’t expecting miracles when Williams takes to the Albert Park circuit, saying the team still has the “slowest car” on the grid.
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Doubts over whether Latifi is good enough for F1
Ex-Formula 1 driver, Giedo van der Garde, has doubts over whether new Williams driver Nicholas Latifi is good enough to be in Formula 1.
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Williams tips Russell to be future World Champion
Claire Williams believes George Russell has all the ingredients to become a Formula One world champion – and will not stand in his way if Mercedes call on him to partner Lewis Hamilton next year.
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Williams: Racing Point model ‘wouldn’t work’ for us
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams believes Racing Point’s 2020 model “wouldn’t work” for her team.
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Kubica: Better Williams and I’d still be racing
Robert Kubica believes if Williams had produced a better car last season, he would be preparing for a second campaign back on the grid.
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2020 Driver Previews: Alfa Romeo, Haas, Williams
The 2020 Formula One season is now so close we can practically taste it, and hopes are high that the drivers can cook up a classic.
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Williams hits out at sexist attitude in F1
Claire Williams feels she has to hide that she’s a mother with a “lot of people in the Formula One paddock” blaming that for Williams’ decline.
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Williams ‘reduced the gap’, but still ‘slowest’
George Russell believes Williams have “reduced the gap” to the midfield teams, but still expects to be driving the “slowest” car in 2020.
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Russell: Latest Mercedes engine troubles ‘not ideal’
Williams’ George Russell says the team had a “small issue” with their Mercedes PU on Friday as the reliability issues in testing continued.
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Williams fears top three already have 2021 advantage
With one of the smallest budgets in F1, Claire Williams says Williams would have benefitted from the budget cap coming into effect this season.
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‘Drive to Survive’ will reveal ‘truth’ of Williams’ 2019
Claire Williams has said the Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’ will allow the team to tell their own story on the struggles of the 2019 season.
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Kubica: Nice to have a team value what I say
Robert Kubica is loving the differences between last year’s Williams F1 car and his new ride, the Alfa Romeo C39.
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Williams ‘frustrated’ with Merc engine issues
Suffering a third engine related breakdown in testing, Williams deputy team boss Claire Williams says it is a “little frustrating”.
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Williams won’t let pride harm business model
While very “proud” of their independent model, Williams deputy principal Claire Williams says that wouldn’t stand in the way of change.
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Latifi: Still some negative things with the FW43
Williams’ FW43 is “definitely” a step in the right direction, however, Nicholas Latifi concedes the team has not solved all its issues with the new car.
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‘On paper Latifi is a rookie but he’s not really’
Nicholas Latifi may be taking part in his first season in F1 but George Russell isn’t fooled by his rookie status.
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Russell: ‘No way’ Williams are as slow as last year
Only the first week of pre-season testing is complete, but George Russell thinks there is “no way” Williams are as far off their rivals as in 2019.
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Williams made a ‘real point’ with very first lap
Last year Williams only left the pits after lunch on Day 3, this year the team was the very first out on track as pre-season testing began in Spain.
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Russell reports FW43’s handling is ‘much better’
What a difference a year makes. George Russell felt a lot more confident driving the Williams car on Wednesday compared to this time 12 months ago.
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Kubica felt like a ‘mobile chicane’ at Williams
Robert Kubica has described the Williams FW42 of last year as a “mobile chicane” in an interview with a Polish publication.
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Williams: Miracles no longer happen in F1
Although dreaming of a better season for Williams, deputy team boss Claire Williams concedes no “miracles” await her team in 2020.
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Williams already off to a better start in 2020
After only leaving the pits midway through the third day of last year’s pre-season testing, Williams had cause for celebrations on Monday as the FW43 had an early shakedown run.