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James Vowles says Williams upgrades insufficient for 2026 Formula 1 season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

James Vowles says Williams upgrades insufficient for 2026 Formula 1 season

Summary

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles acknowledged that the team's planned upgrades for the 2026 season will not suffice to consistently compete for points. The team has struggled throughout the season, entering pre-season testing with an overweight car and managing only 11 points across 14 races. Vowles made these remarks during an appearance on The Fast And The Curious podcast.

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Key Details

•Williams has earned 11 points in 14 races this season.
•The team arrived at pre-season testing with an overweight car.
•James Vowles discussed the issues on The Fast And The Curious podcast.

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What they're saying

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Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has admitted that the team's remaining 2026 upgrades will not be enough to consistently fight for points. The Grove outfit has struggled since the beginning of the 2026 season. It arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain with an overweight car, and it has only picked up 11 points in 14 rounds. Speaking on The Fast And The Curious podcast, Vowles ...Keep reading
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