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Vowles: Car Flaws Remain, Upgrades Boost Recent Points

6/23/2026

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James Vowles said the car’s weaknesses will not be fixed after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
He said the team entered Bahrain testing on back foot after missing Barcelona private testing and running a heavy car.
He noted that upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix delivered points in Miami, Montreal and Monaco.
He expects new parts at Silverstone, possibly Spa, and further upgrades after the August break, with nine races left.

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James Vowles said the car’s weaknesses will not be fixed after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
He said the team entered Bahrain testing on back foot after missing Barcelona private testing and running a heavy car.
He noted that upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix delivered points in Miami, Montreal and Monaco.
He expects new parts at Silverstone, possibly Spa, and further upgrades after the August break, with nine races left.