Debate: How Williams plans to fix its F1 woes
The team has taken steps forward in recent rounds, but is also in the process of moving away from some of its core principles in […]
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Williams and Red Bull at the top of the field
By Balazs Szabo on 17 Aug 2019, 23:00 Williams and Red Bull are in complete control over the sport’s other eight outfits in terms of […]
Former Williams boss dubs Russell future champion
Date published: August 17 2019 Former Williams tech boss Pat Symonds has claimed that George Russell has the talent to one day win a World […]
Williams wants less races, not more
Date published: August 16 2019 F1 is set to increase to a 22-race calendar for next season, however, Claire Williams has revealed she’s not in […]
Latifi could replace Kubica at Williams
Two well known F1 journalists think Robert Kubica is likely to lose his place on the grid. After an eight year break with his permanent […]
Williams: Tyres give Russell edge over Kubica
Date published: August 13 2019 Williams have once again dismissed suggestions that Robert Kubica’s car is inferior to George Russell’s, saying the rookie simply gets […]
Rules overhaul will have little impact, warns former McLaren and Williams man
Other than increasing the revenue stream, by means of more pay-per-view deals, more races, betting, sponsors and streaming, F1 is seeking to improve the show […]
Russell: Williams need to try more different things
Date published: August 10 2019 George Russell believes that while there have been improvements, Williams need to try more in terms of tyre strategies going […]
Russell: Williams needs to be more “dynamic” in its thinking
The British rookie nearly made it through to Q2 for the first time this year with a stand-out performance in qualifying at Hungaroring, as Williams’ […]
Williams hope Ferrari don’t veto 2021 financial rules
Date published: August 7 2019 Williams deputy principal Claire Williams doesn’t want changes to be made to the 2021 financial regulations, citing Ferrari’s ability to […]
Driver reviews: Racing Point, Haas, Williams
In the first of three parts, PlanetF1 delves into the performances of every driver, starting with the bottom three teams in the standings; Racing Point, Haas, […]
Russell: ‘Back to reality’ for Williams
Date published: August 4 2019 Despite challenging the midfield runners in Hungary, George Russell described the race as “back to reality” for Williams. The Brit […]
Hungary GP: Race team notes – Williams
George Russell finished 16th and Robert Kubica 19th in the Hungarian Grand Prix. Both drivers started on the hard Pirelli tyre, George 15th and Robert […]
Russell explains Williams' sudden pace gains
George Russell said Williams‘ aerodynamic upgrade introduced at the German GP was behind his mighty qualifying effort at the Hungarian Grand Prix which came agonisingly […]
Hungary GP: Qualifying team notes – Williams
George Russell qualified 16th and Robert Kubica 20th for the Hungarian Grand Prix. George set his best time, a 1:17.031 on his final effort to […]
Russell: Williams have ‘turned a page’
Williams’ George Russell admitted after his stunning qualifying performance in Hungary that the struggling team have “turned a page”. The Mercedes junior raised his stock […]
Hungary GP: Practice team notes – Williams
Dave Robson, Senior Race Engineer: The conditions again have made for a challenging day, with rain influencing both sessions. This morning there was light drizzle […]
Russell staying clear of Mercedes/Williams politics
Date published: August 1 2019 George Russell is not getting himself involved in the “politics stuff” between Mercedes and Williams over his Formula 1 future. […]
Williams says Russell going nowhere for 2020
Williams is not going to let George Russell flee to the Mercedes works team without a fight. At Hockenheim, Toto Wolff suggested that Valtteri Bottas’ […]
Williams warn Mercedes: Russell is going nowhere
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has warned Mercedes not to try and recruit George Russell for a seat with the Silver Arrows in the […]
Hungary GP: Preview – Williams
We’ve reached the midway point of the 2019 season as Hungary marks the final stop on the calendar before teams are rewarded with a well-earned […]
Williams tell Merc: Russell is ours for three years
Date published: July 30 2019 Williams have a three-year contract with George Russell with Claire Williams telling Mercedes not to come knocking before that time […]
Russell says Williams “made wrong choice” with tyres
During the penultimate safety car period Russell occupied 13th position, ahead of Lance Stroll, who elected to pit for slicks as the safety car began […]
German GP: Race team notes – Williams
Robert Kubica finished 12th and George Russell 13th in the German Grand Prix. The Pole started 18th on the full wet Pirelli tyre, with George […]
German GP: Qualifying team notes – Williams
George Russell qualified 18th and Robert Kubica 19th for the German Grand Prix. George set his best time, a 1:14.721, with his final effort on […]
Russell: Williams updates ‘definitely an improvement’
Date published: July 27 2019 Qualifying for the German GP was a similar story as Williams lagged at the back, but George Russell believes their […]
Russell: Williams updates ‘definitely an improvement’
Date published: July 27 2019 Qualifying for the German GP was a similar story as Williams lagged at the back, but George Russell believes their […]
Russell: Williams updates ‘definitely an improvement’
Date published: July 27 2019 Qualifying for the German GP was a similar story as Williams lagged at the back, but George Russell believes their […]
Williams switch Kubica to spare chassis
Date published: July 27 2019 Robert Kubica will run Williams’ spare chassis from third practice onward with Williams saying his previous chassis is “not repairable […]
Williams switch Kubica to spare chassis
Date published: July 27 2019 Robert Kubica will run Williams’ spare chassis from third practice onward with Williams saying his previous chassis is “not repairable […]