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Williams F1 Team Skips Barcelona Shakedown, Focuses on 2026

1/23/2026

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Williams F1 Team will skip the Barcelona Shakedown (Jan 26–30, 2026) due to FW48 delays.
The team will run a virtual track testing program to prepare for Bahrain's official tests on Feb 11–13.
The move follows a strategy to maximize 2026 car performance after sacrificing 2025 development.
Williams aims to improve on last year's fifth-place in the constructors' championship with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz remaining.

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Williams F1 Team will skip the Barcelona Shakedown (Jan 26–30, 2026) due to FW48 delays.
The team will run a virtual track testing program to prepare for Bahrain's official tests on Feb 11–13.
The move follows a strategy to maximize 2026 car performance after sacrificing 2025 development.
Williams aims to improve on last year's fifth-place in the constructors' championship with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz remaining.