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Williams praises factory effort after Baku F1 upgrade

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 4:18 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Williams praises factory effort after Baku F1 upgrade

Summary

Williams team principal James Vowles acknowledged the team's extensive efforts in preparation for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite introducing significant upgrades including two new chassis and a revised aerodynamic package, Williams only secured one point during the event. The upgrades aimed to enhance performance but will require further assessment moving forward. Following the race, the focus will shift to improvements for the upcoming Grands Prix.

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Key Details

•James Vowles highlighted the factory's relentless effort before the Azerbaijan GP.
•Williams introduced major upgrades, including two new chassis.
•The team managed to secure only one point during the weekend.
•Further evaluation of the upgrades is expected before upcoming races.

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4:18 PMMotorsport.com — James Vowles hails Williams factory effort after major Baku F1 upgrade

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Williams team principal James Vowles has praised the Grove outfit's relentless factory effort to deliver a major upgrade package for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite the team only walking away with one point from the weekend. Williams arrived at the Baku City Circuit with a substantial update, which included two new chassis, an extensive weight-saving programme and a revised aerodynamic ...Keep reading
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