After four of the last five seasons as the tenth-placed team, can Williams begin to turn around its fortunes under new leadership in 2023?
Williams articles archive
Aitken departs as Williams reserve driver
2023 F1 season
Posted onJack Aitken, who has been a Williams reserve driver since 2020, will not continue in the role for 2023, the team has confirmed.
Why Vowles is a ‘very good’ fit at Williams – and doesn’t see them as a ‘mini Mercedes’
News Focus
Posted onJames Vowles’ move from Mercedes to head up Williams prompted suggestions he may be lined up for a future return.
Vowles explains how experience of ‘failure’ will help him turn Williams around
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ new team principal James Vowles says his experience of “failure” in Formula 1 will help him to transform the fortunes of the lowly team.
Williams hire Mercedes strategist Vowles as new team principal
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams have announced former Mercedes motorsport strategist James Vowles as their new team principal, filling the position vacated by Jost Capito.
Williams to reveal 2023 livery on February 6th
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams have announced the earliest date yet for a 2023 launch event, though it remains to be seen when their new car will be presented.
Why first Alonso and now Williams backed young Argentinian racer Franco Colapinto
2023 F1 season
Posted onArgentinian racer Franco Colapinto starred in Formula 4 and is now following in the footsteps of countryman Carlos Reutemann by joining Williams.
Why a former Williams sponsor was told to pay the team £26 million
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams may have scored points rarely in 2022, but the team did enjoy a notable off-track success.
Williams team principal Capito and technical director Demaison step down
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams have announced that team principal Jost Capito and technical director Francois-Xavier “FX” Demaison are both stepping down from their positions.
Williams confirm Sargeant’s promotion to F1 race seat in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has confirmed Logan Sargeant will race for them in Formula 1 next season after he successfully secured enough points for his FIA superlicence.
Williams acknowledge “pressure” on Sargeant to secure F1 superlicence
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams acknowledge “pressure” on Sargeant to secure F1 superlicence • O’Sullivan joins Prema in F3 • F4 champion Dunne leads Abu Dhabi GP support race entry list
Sargeant to make extra practice appearance for Williams on Saturday
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams have confirmed Logan Sargeant will drive in Formula 1 practice for the third event in a row this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix
How F1’s other American hopeful convinced Williams he’s ready for his 2023 debut
2023 F1 season
Posted onLogan Sargeant, who is poised to make his Formula 1 debut in 2023, convinced Williams he is ready for promotion to the sport’s top flight.
Albon ‘pushed to have Sargeant’ as 2023 Williams team mate
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams team principal Jost Capito has revealed Alex Albon’s role in influencing the team’s choice of his 2023 team mate.
Williams looking for a driver “who will push Alex along” in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams, one of two Formula 1 teams yet to confirm their 2023 driver line-up, are looking for “someone who will push” Alexander Albon.
Williams have “higher expectations” for Monza as team seeks points
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams’ Alex Albon says the team “have higher expectations going into Monza” as F1 heads to a low-downforce track suited to their car’s strengths
Williams: Points-scoring Belgian GP pace not just due to straight line speed
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams believe their most competitive showing at the Belgian Grand Prix, where they achieved their third points score this year, was not just down to their straight-line speed.
Exclusive: Albon on his successful return at Williams and learning to be “more selfish”
2022 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year deal just half a year into his return. He told RaceFans how he’s learned to be “more selfish” since losing his Red Bull drive.
Albon to stay at Williams on new, “multi-year” deal
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has extended its contract with Alexander Albon who will remain at the team in 2023 as part of a new, multi-year deal.
Williams’ new Red Bull-esque sidepod design is a “much-needed upgrade” – Albon
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon has high hopes for the improvement Williams will make from its first major upgrade of the season, but admits it may take a while to get the most out of.