Williams team boss James Vowles dismisses speculation that Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz are looking to leave, asserting both drivers "want to be part of this journey." The team’s slide from fifth to eighth in the constructors' standings and an overweight FW48 haven't shaken Vowles's confidence. He insists Williams is not the "Williams of old," emphasizing rapid performance additions and a commitment to fixing problems. Vowles recently brought in key hires, including former McLaren COO Piers Thynne, a move Sainz himself praised as evidence of the team's quick reaction to underperformance. While Williams is also evaluating F2 talent like Laurens van Hoepen for its academy, retaining established F1 drivers is paramount. Vowles's bold claim puts the onus on Williams to deliver results, making their performance over the next races critical for both driver market stability and the team's long-term resurgence.
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Williams team boss James Vowles dismisses speculation that Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz are looking to leave, asserting both drivers "want to be part of this journey." The team’s slide from fifth to eighth in the constructors' standings and an overweight FW48 haven't shaken Vowles's confidence. He insists Williams is not the "Williams of old," emphasizing rapid performance additions and a commitment to fixing problems. Vowles recently brought in key hires, including former McLaren COO Piers Thynne, a move Sainz himself praised as evidence of the team's quick reaction to underperformance. While Williams is also evaluating F2 talent like Laurens van Hoepen for its academy, retaining established F1 drivers is paramount. Vowles's bold claim puts the onus on Williams to deliver results, making their performance over the next races critical for both driver market stability and the team's long-term resurgence.
