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James Vowles analyzes Williams' issues with FW48 car heading into 2026

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

James Vowles analyzes Williams' issues with FW48 car heading into 2026
Summary

At the Dutch Grand Prix, James Vowles addressed the challenges facing Williams' car ahead of the 2026 season. The FW48 chassis is currently in eighth place in the Constructors' Championship with only 11 points. Vowles stated that the car is overweight and has foundational flaws that hinder performance, which he takes full responsibility for. Despite these setbacks, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have signed contract extensions through 2027, confident in the team's long-term plan. Vowles also previewed a significant 'B-spec' rebuild planned for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, indicating ongoing structural shifts within the team.

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  • •Vowles admits car is overweight and not up to performance specs
  • •Sainz and Albon recently extended contracts through 2027
  • •Williams plans a major rebuild of the FW48 for Azerbaijan GP
  • •Team struggles with only 11 points this season in Constructors' Championship
  • •Vowles encouraging transparency to build trust with drivers
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  • 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Vowles Gets Brutally Honest About Williams’ Botched 2026 Car: “We Are Way Off”
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Just hours after Carlos Sainz shocked the paddock by signing a multi-year contract extension to remain at Atlassian Williams through 2027, team principal James Vowles is shedding light on exactly how he convinced his star driver to stay. The 2026…

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