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Exclusive: Williams explains purpose behind Ocon's F1 seat-fitting

Williams boss James Vowles says Esteban Ocon's visit to the Formula 1 team's factory was aimed at evaluating the Frenchman for a future drive, ruling out a move this year.

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The deflated Sargeant defiance amid more mid-season Williams F1 seat threat

As a second threat to his position at Williams emerged mid-way through the 2024 Formula 1 season, Logan Sargeant spelled out his impossible position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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The deflated Sargeant defiance amid more mid-season Williams seat threat

As a second threat to his position at Williams emerged mid-way through the 2024 Formula 1 season, Logan Sargeant spelled out his impossible position at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Sargeant will "fight until the end" as Williams F1 future under threat

Logan Sargeant has insisted he will "fight to the end" as speculation over his Formula 1 seat with Williams persists.

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Sargeant to "fight until the end" with Williams F1 future under threat

Logan Sargeant has insisted he will "fight to the end" as speculation over his Formula 1 seat with Williams persists.

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Sainz back in Mercedes F1 2025 frame as Antonelli "needs to swim"

Andrea Kimi Antonelli's difficult start to his maiden Formula 2 campaign has put Carlos Sainz back in contention for a Mercedes Formula 1 drive next year alongside George Russell.

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Williams announces host of new F1 technical department hires, headlined by Harman

Williams has announced it has signed a swathe of senior Formula 1 technical staff from rival teams, including ex-Alpine technical director Matt Harman.

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Williams announces raft of new F1 technical department hires

Williams has announced it has signed a swathe of senior Formula 1 technical staff from rival teams, plus ex-Alpine technical director Matt Harman.

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Should Carlos Sainz pick Williams or Audi for 2025? Our F1 writers have their say

Carlos Sainz continues to keep his cards close to his chest when it comes to making a call about where he will drive in the 2025 Formula 1 season after his Ferrari exit.

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Albon prefers Williams 2025 sacrifice for bigger F1 2026 gains

Alex Albon says he would be happy to see his Williams Formula 1 team sacrifice 2025 to be in the best possible position for the 2026 rules reset.

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Albon prefers Williams to sacrifice 2025 for bigger F1 2026 gains

Alex Albon says he would be happy to see his Williams Formula 1 team sacrifice 2025 to be in the best possible position for the 2026 rules reset.

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Albon: I "had to bite my lip" on overweight Williams F1 car

As it ran late with the production of its 2024 launch car, Williams started the season with a chassis that was significantly overweight. And while Williams had already taken 14kg out of the car over the off-season, its 2024 FW46 was still four, five-tenths per lap slower than it should…

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Albon "had to bite my lip" on overweight Williams F1 car

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FIA lowers F1 superlicence age, paving way for Antonelli debut

The FIA has updated Appendix L of its International Sporting Code to add a clause that states that, although the minimum age for the superlicence required to drive in F1 is 18 years old, special dispensation may be granted to certain drivers to receive one at 17. This has also…

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FIA lowers superlicence age, allowing Antonelli F1 opportunity

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Sainz not ready to decide F1 future amid Williams flattery

The Spaniard is currently weighing up opportunities he has from Williams and Sauber/Audi next year, with both squads clear that he is their number one target for a 2025 contract.

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The bigger danger of F1’s 2026 rules revamp

"Max Verstappen won the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix after using his +0.5 MJs on his final lap and deploying his MOM [manual override mode]."

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Are the proposed rules for 2026 putting the DNA of F1 at risk?

"Max Verstappen won the 2026 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix after using his +0.5 MJs on his final lap and deploying his MOM [manual override mode]."

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McLaren concerned F1 2026 cars could be too slow in corners, too fast on straights

The FIA announced this week its outline plans for the 2026 regulations, as well as images of what the next-generation challengers could look like, and teams have expressed some concern about the details of what is being worked on. Motorsport.com revealed earlier that team bosses plan to bring up their…

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McLaren: F1 2026 draft rules make cars too slow in corners, too fast on straights

Watch: The Future of Formula One - First Look at The 2026 F1 Regulations

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What's next for Esteban Ocon in F1 after Alpine departure?

The Frenchman's five-year stay at the Enstone outfit has yielded a race victory and two further podium finishes, achievements that will ensure that he is coveted by a handful of teams with seats available for next season.

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Vowles thinks no F1 team will hit minimum weight in 2026

The overhaul in rules for 2026 will affect both powertrain and chassis design, with a near-50/50 split in power delivery from the internal combustion engine and the hybrid unit - which no longer includes the turbo-mounted MGU-H.

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Vowles thinks no F1 team will hit minimum weight in 2026

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Why Williams may not be such a crazy F1 choice for Sainz

But as paddock whispers emerged in Monaco that the Spaniard is in talks with the Grove-based squad, a deeper analysis of what the team can offer shows it might not be such a crazy option for him.

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Williams in advanced talks with Sainz over 2025 F1 deal

Sainz's future has been the subject of intense speculation over recent weeks as he bids to finalise a race seat for next year.

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