Victor Martins | Photo Credit: Williams F1 Team
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Victor Martins named Williams F1 Test & Development Driver

The Williams F1 Team have officially strengthened its 2026 lineup by appointing Victor Martins, a Driver Academy graduate, to the role of Test and Development Driver. Additionally, the Frenchman will balance this new responsibility at Grove with a racing seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship alongside the Alpine Endurance Team. A proven track record…

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Carlos Sainz is eager to influence the Williams 2026 car while also managing expectations for the F1 2026 regulations.
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Sainz eager to have a say in Williams’ 2026 challenger while managing expectations amid regulation changes for new F1 season

Carlos Sainz is eager to have a say in Williams’s 2026 F1 challenger, emphasizing the importance of the power unit while remaining cautious about raising expectations amid the uncertainties introduced by the new 2026 regulations. Formula 1 is moving towards completely new regulations for the 2026 F1 season, which will introduce new power units and…

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Williams F1 boss James Vowles praised Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon’s partnership, calling it a major asset as the team heads into 2026
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Vowles praises Sainz–Albon partnership as Williams eyes further progress after standout 2025 F1 season

Williams team principal James Vowles praised the working relationship between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon as the 2025 F1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi. The Grove-based team has momentum on their side heading into the new year, having finished a commendable P5 in the Constructors’ standings. Sainz’s performance in particular drew attention following his…

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Alex Albon's Williams passing under the lights at Yas Marina. He finished 16th at the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP
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Albon rues failed strategy at F1 Abu Dhabi GP in P16 finish, but celebrates successful season

Alex Albon’s season ended with a disappointing trip to the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, where the Williams driver qualified 17th and finished 16th. Two-stop strategy fails to pan out at F1 Abu Dhabi GP He was one of the drivers adopting a two-stop strategy, including Nico Hulkenberg, who started 18th. While the Sauber driver parlayed…

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Sainz and Albon praise Williams ahead of F1 Abu Dhabi GP
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Sainz and Albon reflect on Williams’ breakthrough season ahead of F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Williams has officially claimed P5 in the 2025 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon reflecting on a standout season ahead of the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. Sainz credits the FW47 Nearing the end of his first year with Williams, Sainz highlighted in his print media session the team’s progress and the…

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Finishing just outside of the points in P11 after putting up a strong fight, Alex Albon had quite a tricky weekend at the F1 Qatar GP.
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Albon left dejected after F1 Qatar GP tyre restrictions and the Safety Car limited strategy options

Finishing just outside of the points in P11 after putting up a strong fight, Alex Albon had quite a tricky weekend at the F1 Qatar GP. The Thai driver suffered from the tyre strategy restrictions caused by the Safety Car. Nevertheless, there is one more round to hopefully finish off the 2025 season on a…

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