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Williams Unveils 2026 Car for Azerbaijan GP, Chasing Haas

7/1/2026

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James Vowles announced that Williams will debut a new car at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September 2026.
Williams, eighth in the championship with 11 points, will get medium upgrades at the British Grand Prix, minor aero tweaks for Spa-Francorchamps, and a weight-reduction package for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Alex Albon said the British-GP updates will not lift Williams into the midfield but could narrow the gap to Haas.

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James Vowles announced that Williams will debut a new car at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September 2026.
Williams, eighth in the championship with 11 points, will get medium upgrades at the British Grand Prix, minor aero tweaks for Spa-Francorchamps, and a weight-reduction package for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Alex Albon said the British-GP updates will not lift Williams into the midfield but could narrow the gap to Haas.