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Williams F1 recruitment drive part of its 'plan to innovate'

Williams F1 recruitment drive part of its 'plan to innovate'

Williams F1 recruitment drive part of its 'plan to innovate'

The Williams Formula 1 squad has begun a recruitment drive that is part of Dorilton Capital’s “plan to innovate” since taking over.

By Alex Kalinauckas 06 May 2021

Lowe: Williams family should have sold the team sooner

Lowe: Williams family should have sold the team sooner

Lowe: Williams family should have sold the team sooner

To stop it falling into a "very negative spiral" that he found "distressing" before his exit.

By Gabriel Vega 30 April 2021

Williams AE and Italdesign collaborate on flexible EV platform

Williams AE and Italdesign collaborate on flexible EV platform

Williams AE and Italdesign collaborate on flexible EV platform

A modular battery that allows up to 1,300+ bhp output and a 621-mile range. Sounds neat?

By Jacob Oliva 29 April 2021

Russell: Williams F1 can focus on pace instead of survival

Russell: Williams F1 can focus on pace instead of survival

Russell: Williams F1 can focus on pace instead of survival

Thanks to an investment boost from its new owners.

By Filip Cleeren 15 April 2021

Mercedes 'potentially' has wind sensitivity issues like Williams

Mercedes 'potentially' has wind sensitivity issues like Williams

Mercedes 'potentially' has wind sensitivity issues like Williams

George Russell believes Mercedes is 'potentially in the same boat' as Williams with a wind sensitivity issue on its 2021 F1 car.

By Luke Smith 11 April 2021

Capito: Williams won't sacrifice 2022 car for F1 2021 gains

Capito: Williams won't sacrifice 2022 car for F1 2021 gains

Capito: Williams won't sacrifice 2022 car for F1 2021 gains

Williams says it will not make any compromises with its 2022 Formula 1 car design in a bid to push itself further up the grid this year

By Jonathan Noble 07 April 2021

Williams plays down talk of Renault B-team future

Williams plays down talk of Renault B-team future

Williams plays down talk of Renault B-team future

Williams has played down suggestions it could become a Renault B-team in F1, with it determined to maintain its independence long term.

By Jonathan Noble 25 March 2021

Williams aero concept opens door for ‘yo-yo’ F1 2021 season

Williams aero concept opens door for ‘yo-yo’ F1 2021 season

Williams aero concept opens door for ‘yo-yo’ F1 2021 season

Williams is bracing itself for an up-and-down season after electing for a peaky aero platform on its F1 car.

By Jonathan Noble 17 March 2021

Williams has 'almost a first-race upgrade' for F1 testing

Williams has 'almost a first-race upgrade' for F1 testing

Williams has 'almost a first-race upgrade' for F1 testing

Williams will bring 'almost a first-race upgrade' to Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

By Luke Smith 13 March 2021

Williams: Button can be 'sparring partner' to push F1 team

Williams: Button can be 'sparring partner' to push F1 team

Williams: Button can be 'sparring partner' to push F1 team

Williams is confident Jenson Button can be a good “sparring partner” to help move the team forward in his new advisory role this year.

By Luke Smith 11 March 2021

Williams won't sacrifice F1 brand to chase sponsor money

Williams will not chase the “last drop of sponsor money” following its takeover by Dorilton Capital, says Jost Capito.

By Luke Smith 10 March 2021

Capito convinced Williams can match McLaren's F1 revival

Capito convinced Williams can match McLaren's F1 revival

Capito convinced Williams can match McLaren's F1 revival

New Williams F1 CEO Jost Capito is “absolutely convinced” the team can enjoy similar revival to McLaren following its takeover in 2020.

By Luke Smith 09 March 2021

Williams reveals FW43B with heavily-revised F1 livery

Williams reveals FW43B with heavily-revised F1 livery

Williams reveals FW43B with heavily-revised F1 livery

Williams has revealed its new FW43B Formula 1 car ahead of the 2021 season, sporting a heavily-revised livery design.

By Luke Smith 05 March 2021

Williams retains Aitken as reserve F1 driver for 2021

Williams retains Aitken as reserve F1 driver for 2021

Williams retains Aitken as reserve F1 driver for 2021

Williams has retained Jack Aitken as reserve driver for the 2021 F1 season, after the Anglo-Korean driver made his debut last season.

By Jake Boxall-Legge 05 March 2021

Williams to use augmented reality for F1 car launch

Williams to use augmented reality for F1 car launch

Williams to use augmented reality for F1 car launch

Williams has announced it will reveal its new car for the 2021 Formula 1 season using augmented reality on Friday afternoon.

By Luke Smith 04 March 2021

Chadwick retained by Williams F1 in expanded simulator role

Chadwick retained by Williams F1 in expanded simulator role

Chadwick retained by Williams F1 in expanded simulator role

Former W Series champion Jamie Chadwick will remain at the Williams Formula 1 team for a third year as development driver.

By Jonathan Noble 02 March 2021

Williams F1 completes FW43B shakedown at Silverstone

Williams F1 completes FW43B shakedown at Silverstone

Williams F1 completes FW43B shakedown at Silverstone

Williams has completed a maiden run-out with its new FW43B car ahead of the 2021 season with a shakedown at Silverstone on Wednesday.

By Luke Smith 18 February 2021

Williams not sacrificing this year’s F1 car despite 2022 caution

Williams not sacrificing this year’s F1 car despite 2022 caution

Williams not sacrificing this year’s F1 car despite 2022 caution

Williams says dramatic 2022 F1 car changes will force more ‘caution’ with design planning but will not sacrifice its current challenger

By Jonathan Noble 29 January 2021

Nissany retains role as Williams F1 test driver

Nissany retains role as Williams F1 test driver

Nissany retains role as Williams F1 test driver

Roy Nissany is to continue in his role as official test driver for the Williams Formula 1 team for the 2021 season.

By Adam Cooper 20 January 2021

New Williams owner wants to keep team's 'family feel'

New Williams owner wants to keep team's 'family feel'

New Williams owner wants to keep team's 'family feel'

Williams’ new owner is determined that the Formula 1 team retains the close family feel that has characterised the squad for decades.

By Jonathan Noble 17 January 2021

The ethos change behind Williams F1's bid to move forward

The ethos change behind Williams F1's bid to move forward

The ethos change behind Williams F1's bid to move forward

Williams' decision to increase its Mercedes ties and start using their gearbox from 2022 presents a dramatic shift in policy.

By Jonathan Noble 07 January 2021

Williams to use more Mercedes F1 parts from 2022

Williams to use more Mercedes F1 parts from 2022

Williams to use more Mercedes F1 parts from 2022

Williams announced it will enjoy closer technical ties with Mercedes from 2022, using more parts designed by its power unit supplier.

By Luke Smith 06 January 2021

Williams believes new F1 floor rules could help it

Williams believes new F1 floor rules could help it

Williams believes new F1 floor rules could help it

Williams thinks there is a chance that new floor rules for 2021 could help it make further progress up the Formula 1 grid.

By Jonathan Noble 03 January 2021

Brown: New Williams owners need to 'get their chequebook out'

Brown: New Williams owners need to 'get their chequebook out'

Brown: New Williams owners need to 'get their chequebook out'

McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown believes the new Williams owners need to “get their chequebook out” to help turn the team’s fortunes around.

By Luke Smith 28 December 2020

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