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Nico Rosberg criticizes Williams performance ahead of F1 season

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:13 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Nico Rosberg criticizes Williams performance ahead of F1 season

Summary

Nico Rosberg has described Williams's performance in the 2026 Formula 1 season as a "shocker". This assessment comes as team principal James Vowles faces significant challenges trying to improve the team's status following a difficult start. Williams had already missed private testing earlier this year and arrived at Bahrain pre-season testing struggling with issues, including being overweight. The team aims to address these problems and improve its competitiveness as the season progresses.

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•Nico Rosberg labels Williams's 2026 performance as a "shocker".
•James Vowles faces challenges to improve the team's standings.
•Williams missed private testing and struggled at pre-season testing.
•Team aims to resolve issues in order to enhance competitiveness.

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3:13 PMMotorsport.com — James Vowles faces "tough moment" as Nico Rosberg calls Williams woes "a shocker"

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2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has branded Williams's 2026 performance a "shocker" and argued that team principal James Vowles faces a major challenge to bring the Grove outfit back to where it needs to be. Williams entered the 2026 season already on the back foot, having missed the private testing in Barcelona in January and arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain with an overweight ...Keep reading
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Motorsport.comSep 19, 2026, 3:13 PM
James Vowles faces "tough moment" as Nico Rosberg calls Williams woes "a shocker"
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has branded Williams's 2026 performance a "shocker" and argued that team principal James Vowles faces a major challenge to bring the Grove outfit back to where it needs to be. Williams entered the 2026 season already on the back foot, having missed the private testing in Barcelona in January and arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain with an overweight ...Keep reading

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