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F1 | Dutch GP | FP3 | Gasly leads Magnussen and Bottas in curtailed final practice as Sargeant finds the barriers

Ryan McGahey3 months ago04 mins

Pierre Gasly tops a shortened FP3 as Sargeant brings out a 40 minute red flag period following a high speed crash at turn 4. First to hit the track under the heavy rain was Nico Hulkenberg in the Haas, followed by teammate Kevin Magnussen and Kick Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas. All three drivers returned to the…

Sainz believes Williams can make an F1 performance leap akin to McLaren with their “very strong project”

Magdalena Put3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Despite their early-season woes, Carlos Sainz believes Williams has all the ingredients to experience a McLaren-style resurgence in the coming years. The out-going Ferrari driver’s future was a topic of intense speculation for several months. After being tentatively linked to several teams up and down the grid, Sainz finally confirmed his move to Williams for…

“We’re here to finish in the top five”: Alex Albon sets new target for Williams with more upgrades arriving after F1 summer break

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

While the recent signing of multi-time race winner Carlos Sainz is sure to lift the spirits of the team, Williams was left to grapple with the disappointment of seeing the chequered flag without scoring a point yet again at the Belgian Grand Prix. Finishing the race in twelfth place, Alex Albon was particularly lamenting the…

Albon: Williams F1 2026 vision means “short-term pain, but I’m okay with that”

Rachel Stephens4 months ago07 mins

As we gear up for the end of the Formula 1 summer break, and the Dutch GP, Williams’ successes seem to be rapidly climbing. Despite signing Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz for 2025 and replacing Logan Sargeant, the team is taking a long-term approach to their resurgence, with eyes firmly set on 2026. Alex Albon believes that…

Stuck in neutral: Logan Sargeant on Williams’ struggles as rivals surge ahead

Anumitha Murugapandian4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Logan Sargeant is one of the three drivers on the grid to yet score a point in the 2024 season. It has been no secret the Williams team has been struggling this season compared to 2023 and it has not been easy for Sargeant this season as he did not have the same car spec…

Albon says, if Williams “had two sets of hards, it would have been a different race”, after a frustrating F1 Belgian GP

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Despite the action at the Belgian Grand Prix, Alex Albon’s race was marked by frustration as tyre strategy played a crucial role in determining his result. Starting the race with high hopes, Albon found himself grappling with the limitations of his tyre allocation, which ultimately impacted his performance. From the outset, Albon was active on…

Carlos Sainz “is committed” to Williams F1 project according to James Vowles

Ryan McGahey4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Williams team principal James Vowles haa discussed the signing of Carlos Sainz for 2025, denying any rumours of an exit clause in the Spaniards contract with the team. With the news breaking yesterday that Carlos Sainz will join the ranks at Williams from next season, the rumour mill has been in high gear, with suggestions…

Carlos Sainz joins Williams for 2025 F1 season on a multi-year deal

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

The long-awaited decision has been made. Carlos Sainz has chosen Williams as his destination for 2025 and beyond. The Spaniard has been the big name driver on the market for next year since Scuderia Ferrari confirmed in February that Lewis Hamilton would be joining them in 2025. Audi looked to be the hot favourites for…

Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant and team principal James Vowles no longer on speaking terms

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Pit Debrief understands that Williams driver Logan Sargeant is no longer talking to team boss James Vowles, amid increasing speculation about his future with the team. The recent visit of Esteban Ocon to the Williams factory, along with the names of Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas being linked to Sargeant’s seat, has intensified rumours about…

Albon “frustrated” by traffic and timing in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying as Q3 was on the cards

Anumitha Murugapandian5 months ago03 mins

It’s the thirteenth round of the Formula One season at Hungary as Alex Albon qualified P13, alongside his teammate Logan Sargeant in P14. Albon set a time of 1.18.378 on his first flying lap in Q1, following it up with a 1.18.129 on his second lap, placing him P11. On his last flying lap, the…