Williams F1 team principal acknowledges strategy issues at Canadian GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
James Vowles, team principal of Williams F1, admitted that their strategy decisions during the Canadian Grand Prix were flawed. The team began the race on intermediate tires, which did not suit the conditions. Vowles praised Carlos Sainz for his strong recovery drive, while expressing belief that Alex Albon could have scored points if not for a collision involving Oscar Piastri. The race is still ongoing, and teams are continuing to evaluate their strategies.
- •James Vowles admitted strategy was 'not right or perfect'.
- •Williams started the race on intermediate tires.
- •Carlos Sainz executed a strong recovery drive.
- •Alex Albon potentially lost points due to a collision.
- •The Canadian GP is currently underway.
- 10:32 AMMotorsport.com — Williams F1 boss admits Canadian GP strategy was "not right or perfect"
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Williams F1 boss admits Canadian GP strategy was "not right or perfect"
"Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that the squad's strategy choices during the Canadian Grand Prix were "not right or perfect", while praising Carlos Sainz's strong recovery drive and backing Alex Albon to have scored points if not for a collision with Oscar Piastri. The Grove outfit opted to start the race in Montreal on intermediate tyres. But as it became clear that the ...Keep reading
"James Vowles admitted Williams’ Canadian GP strategy was flawed, but praised Carlos Sainz’s recovery to ninth
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 4, 2026, 10:32 AMWilliams F1 boss admits Canadian GP strategy was "not right or perfect"
Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that the squad's strategy choices during the Canadian Grand Prix were "not right or perfect", while praising Carlos Sainz's strong recovery drive and backing Alex Albon to have scored points if not for a collision with Oscar Piastri. The Grove outfit opted to start the race in Montreal on intermediate tyres. But as it became clear that the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:32 AMWilliams F1 boss admits Canadian GP strategy was "not right or perfect"
James Vowles admitted Williams’ Canadian GP strategy was flawed, but praised Carlos Sainz’s recovery to ninth
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