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James Vowles outlines upgrade plan despite ongoing issues for Williams F1

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:24 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

James Vowles outlines upgrade plan despite ongoing issues for Williams F1
Summary

Following difficulties at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles addressed the challenges facing the team's car. Vowles stated that the team's current weaknesses will not be resolved in the short term, but he remains hopeful for improvements this season. Williams has faced an uphill battle since arriving at pre-season testing in Bahrain with existing concerns. The team now looks toward potential upgrades to enhance performance moving forward.

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  • •Williams struggled at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
  • •Vowles confirmed current weaknesses won't be fixed soon.
  • •He expresses optimism about salvaging the season.
  • •Williams' issues date back to pre-season testing in Bahrain.
  • •Potential upgrades are planned to improve car performance.
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  • 10:24 PMMotorsport.com — Williams F1 facing delayed fix as James Vowles outlines upgrade plan
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Following a difficult Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has confirmed that the weaknesses plaguing the Grove outfit's challenger will not be fixed in the immediate future. However, he remains optimistic, insisting that there is still time to salvage their season. Williams arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain already on the back foot, having ...Keep reading

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