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5th-place Williams find solutions for problems
Williams are confident they can fix issues behind recent retirements and expect a car upgrade coming soon to keep them on course for fifth place in the Formula 1 championship.
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Formula One
Vowles signs new long-term deal with Williams
Williams has announced a long-term extension for boss James Vowles as part of the vision to returning the team to the glory days of old.
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Formula One
Hadjar given 3-place grid penalty; starts P12
Isack Hadjar has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Williams driver Carlos Sainz during qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Formula One
Albon buys Russell dinner after blocking tactic
Alex Albon agreed to buy George Russell dinner on Sunday evening after blocking him for several laps at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Formula One
Sainz: Monaco rule too easy to manipulate
A rules tweak for the Monaco Grand Prix teased drama and chaos but ultimately left Formula 1's drivers bored, angry or frustrated, with Carlos Sainz saying the new format was too easy for teams to "manipulate."
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Vowles text Wolff to apologise for Monaco tactics
James Vowles sent Mercedes boss Toto Wolff a text during the Monaco Grand Prix to apologise for the tactics his Williams team employed against Mercedes driver George Russell.
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Formula One
Sainz: No conflict in father's FIA presidency bid
Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr. is confident there would be no conflict of interest if his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., runs for president of motorsport's governing body.
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Formula One
Vowles backs Carlos Sainz Sr. FIA president bid
Williams boss James Vowles believes Carlos Sainz Sr. would make a good fit as FIA president should he opt to run later this year.
Motor Sports
Albon, Lawson handed Miami sprint penalties
Alex Albon and Liam Lawson have both lost their points-finishing positions at the Miami sprint after accumulating penalties for different incidents.
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Formula One
Sainz: Madrid circuit 'can be best in the world'
Madrid's Madring Formula 1 circuit can host the best race on the calendar when it debuts next season, according to home driver Carlos Sainz.
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Formula One
Williams focus on long-term progress over 2025
Williams have a long-term focus on getting back to the top in Formula 1 and will not be distracted by what might be achieved this season, says team boss James Vowles.
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Formula One
FIA admit error with Hulk penalty in Bahrain
The FIA admitted fault for the delay in handing Nico Hulkenberg a track limits penalty in Q1 of Saturday's Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying, which saw the Sauber driver progress to the next session with an illegal lap.
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Formula One
Vowles: Sainz delivering beyond expectations
Carlos Sainz has scored only a point since joining Williams from Ferrari but team boss James Vowles says the Spaniard is already delivering beyond expectations and they are getting more than they paid for.
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Formula One
Sainz escapes fine for swearing after FIA apology
Williams driver Carlos Sainz escaped a potential €40,000 ($45,370) fine for bad language on Friday after the governing body decided not to refer him to stewards.
Motor Sports
Toilet trouble: Sainz, Russell protest FIA fines
Carlos Sainz, Jr. broke Formula 1's rules on swearing on Thursday when he protested a fine for being late for a national anthem.
Motor Sports
Stars of the future? The 6 rookies taking on FP1
There are six rookie drivers filling in for first practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix this Friday. Check out who's taking part.
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Formula One
Sainz handed €20k fine after stomach problem
Williams driver Carlos Sainz was fined €20,000 ($21,910), with half suspended, after he was late for the national anthem at Sunday's Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix due to a "stomach issue."
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Sainz handed penalty for impeding Hamilton
Williams driver Carlos Sainz will start the Japanese Grand Prix from 15th after being handed a three-place drop for blocking Lewis Hamilton in qualifying.
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Formula One
Williams fined for Chinese GP camera breach
Formula 1 stewards fined Williams €50,000 ($54,070) on Saturday, with €40,000 suspended, for a breach of the rules concerning on-car cameras at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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Formula One
Strategist Sainz aided Williams on key Albon call
Carlos Sainz played a key role in helping Alex Albon score Williams a feel-good fifth place finish at the Australian Grand Prix.
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Formula One
Sainz feels vindicated by Williams choice
Discarded by Ferrari, Carlos Sainz said he felt vindicated for joining Williams after both he and teammate Alex Albon qualified in the top 10 on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix.
Motor Sports
75 years of innovation: How F1 has evolved since 1950 and where it's headed
To celebrate F1's 75th anniversary, ESPN charts the sport's evolution since 1950 through its most iconic cars, and details where it's headed in 2026.
Motor Sports
Predicting F1's 2025 running order after Bahrain preseason testing
After poring over the data from the Bahrain preseason test and talking to sources in pit lane, ESPN presents our predicted F1 running order for 2025.
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Formula One
Sainz tops Ferraris on day two of Bahrain test
Williams driver Carlos Sainz set the pace on the second day of preseason testing, beating the two Ferrari drivers to the fastest lap time by less than 0.1 seconds.
Formula One
F1 testing in Bahrain: The key moments
The Formula 1 season got underway this week with three days of testing 2025 cars. Here's what happened in Bahrain.
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