James Vowles identifies weight issues affecting Williams in Barcelona GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 13, Williams team principal James Vowles acknowledged significant weight problems with the FW48 car. He indicated that the car's overweight status—approximately 28kg over the minimum limit—becomes more pronounced in the heat of Barcelona compared to other circuits like Monaco or Montreal. Vowles noted that the weight impacts the car's performance, particularly in medium-speed corners, leading to slower times against midfield competitors. The team plans to work on reducing weight as they continue car development throughout the season.
- •FW48 car is 28kg over the 768kg minimum weight limit.
- •Performance issues are exacerbated by Barcelona's hot conditions.
- •Vowles aims for development efforts to improve car weight by late August.
- •Williams is currently struggling in medium-speed sections of the circuit.
- •Carlos Sainz expects challenges for the team in qualifying.
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — James Vowles Reveals Williams Weakness Being Exposed by Brutal Barcelona GP Conditions
"Barcelona has never been shy about separating the wheat form the chaff, and right now it’s doing exactly that to Williams. James Vowles conceded ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix that the FW48’s weight problem – something the Grove squad…
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