Williams to debut new car by Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Williams team principal James Vowles announced plans for an "almost entirely new car" to be unveiled by the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, scheduled for late September. The team is facing challenges after a disappointing start to the Formula 1 season, attributed to the late and overweight completion of their FW48 model. The new design aims to improve performance as the team adjusts to the current regulations. Development efforts have been ongoing since last year, focusing on making substantial upgrades before the Azerbaijan race.
- •Williams plans to introduce a new car model for the Azerbaijan GP
- •Team has faced issues with the FW48’s weight and performance
- •The new development is aimed at addressing these challenges
- •Announcement comes as part of ongoing improvements for the current season
- •Race date is set for late September 2026
- 9:47 AMAutosport — Williams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
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- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Williams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
"Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September. The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of its efforts focused on preparing for 2026 last year, as its FW48 was completed late and overweight. The weight issue and lack of quick ...Keep reading
"Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September. The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of its efforts focused on preparing for 2026 last year, as its FW48 was completed late and overweight. The weight issue and lack of quick ...Keep reading
"Williams will deliver updates at this weekend’s British GP but a bigger package is planned for the Azerbaijan GP in September
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External links- AutosportJul 1, 2026, 9:47 AMWilliams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September. The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of its efforts focused on preparing for 2026 last year, as its FW48 was completed late and overweight. The weight issue and lack of quick ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 1, 2026, 9:30 AMWilliams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September. The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of its efforts focused on preparing for 2026 last year, as its FW48 was completed late and overweight. The weight issue and lack of quick ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 9:30 AMWilliams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
Williams will deliver updates at this weekend’s British GP but a bigger package is planned for the Azerbaijan GP in September
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