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Williams 2026 Formula One season has started on a challenging note, despite high expectations following a strong 2025 performance. The team missed the Barcelona shakedown due to delays with their FW forty-eight car, and while they logged significant laps in Bahrain testing, the cars weight is proving to be a major issue, impacting lap times and reliability.

In the first three races, Sainz skipped parts of free practice three and qualifying in Australia but started the race. Albon was sidelined by hydraulics in China, while Sainz secured their only points with a tenth place. Japan was tough, with both drivers finishing outside the top ten.

Drivers Albon and Sainz are working on improving the cars performance, while team boss James Vowles has set a clear goal for the team to add performance every weekend. The midfield is competitive, with teams like Haas, Audi, Racing Bulls, and Alpine, plus Red Bull lurking. Williams is focusing on Miami upgrades to fight for top tens and turn their season around.

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