Williams Racing has launched a vibrant new glossy blue livery for its 2026 F1 challenger, the FW48. The bold new look signifies a fresh identity and aggressive intent as the historic team continues its long-term rebuild under James Vowles, aiming to make a visual and competitive statement ahead of major regulation changes.
Williams has taken the covers off its 2026 Formula 1 car, the FW48, after being the only team to skip the Barcelona shakedown. Team boss James Vowles calls it their best car yet, designed with aggressive 'active aerodynamics' for the new rules. The team now heads to Bahrain testing with the goal of building on last year's fifth-place finish.
Williams has shown only the livery for its 2026 F1 car, the FW48, which missed the Barcelona pre-season test due to development delays. The team now faces a compressed preparation schedule in Bahrain, relying on its Mercedes partnership to catch up before the season begins.
Williams has unveiled a refreshed blue-and-white livery for the 2026 F1 season but failed to get its new car ready for the first pre-season test in Barcelona, creating an early setback ahead of the sport's major regulatory reset.
Max Verstappen says he will not pursue a management role in Formula 1 after retirement, focusing instead on a project to bring simulator racers into real-world competition, particularly in endurance racing.
Mercedes protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli predicts the 2026 F1 season will resemble "speed chess," as new rules prioritizing energy management and active aerodynamics force drivers to think multiple moves ahead during battles. He suggests the car reset may initially benefit adaptable younger drivers.
Adrian Newey has outlined the 'aggressive' design philosophy behind Aston Martin's 2026 F1 challenger, the AMR26. Developed on a tight schedule, the car features novel, tightly packaged solutions aimed at maximizing fundamental performance and in-season development potential, marking a high-stakes departure from the team's previous approach under new technical leadership.
Williams F1 Team has announced a landmark multi-year partnership with Barclays, making the British bank its official banking partner from the 2026 season. The deal includes prominent branding on the new FW48 car, driver helmets, and team assets, marking Barclays' first foray into Formula 1 as Williams strengthens its commercial base ahead of major technical changes.
Adrian Newey details the radical, tightly-packaged design of Aston Martin's new AMR26, a car born from a holistic philosophy but hampered by a development cycle that started months behind rivals. Its true potential remains an open question until the season begins.
Williams has launched the livery for its 2026 FW48, driven by Sainz and Albon, after strategically skipping the Barcelona test to overcome project delays. Team boss James Vowles says both drivers support the decision as the team focuses on being ready for the critical Bahrain test.
F1's 2026 cars will be so energy-limited that qualifying will hinge on perfect outlaps. Haas boss Ayao Komatsu warns that incorrect battery deployment on preparation laps could cost over half a second, turning energy preservation into a new and 'scary' qualifying skill that will be brutally exposed, especially at the start of the season.
Lance Stroll's debut in Aston Martin's new AMR26 was limited to just five laps after an electrical issue halted his running in Barcelona, handing a full day of testing to teammate Fernando Alonso and putting Stroll on the back foot early in pre-season.
