James Vowles
Williams now battling car upgrade setbacks in 2024
Williams' rocky season has thrown a wrench into their plans for progressing with the 2024 car. This season, both Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant have experienced numerous crashes, leaving the team in a dire situation with a shortage of spare parts and an urgent need to fix chassis and fabricate additional monocoques.
Apr 15, 17:39
Williams 'very worried' about chassis, spare parts crisis
Alex Albon admits he is "very worried" about whether Williams can pick up the pieces ahead of Formula 1's next stop in China.
Apr 8, 09:24
Troubles mount for Sargeant after crash in Albon's patched up car
Logan Sargeant's turbulent 2024 campaign faced further difficulties in Japan.
Apr 5, 07:38
Suzuka comeback: Williams working on Sargeant's chassis crisis
James Vowles remains hopeful that Logan Sargeant will not miss out on the Suzuka race, stating he's "confident" that Williams will provide a car for him to compete in.
Mar 28, 07:28
Williams criticised for inadequate 2024 season preparation
Williams continues to face scrutiny over its questionable preparation levels for the 2024 Formula 1 season.
Mar 24, 13:09
Williams chassis crisis to continue in Japan: Sargeant sacrificed in Melbourne
Williams has taken the harsh step of not including Logan Sargeant in the Melbourne race roster.
Mar 23, 08:42
F1's fresh faces Antonelli & Bearman eye 2025 seats
Formula 1 is poised to welcome two rookies to its ranks in 2025, following a season devoid of any full-time young newcomers - a situation that has drawn widespread critique.
Mar 22, 16:28
Three star drivers top Mercedes' 2025 shortlist
Three top drivers are clearly at the top of the shortlist to succeed Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year.
Mar 13, 06:42
Sargeant's 2023 form no longer acceptable - boss
Logan Sargeant has been put on notice at Williams - up your game or be ousted.
Feb 27, 08:41
F1 moves to close budget cap loopholes
Formula 1 is moving to close loopholes in the budget cap rules - but only in time for 2026.
Feb 27, 08:40
Williams said 'no' to 2024 Mercedes suspension
James Vowles has admitted Williams opted against running the full 2024 specification of partner team Mercedes' rear suspension layout this year.
Feb 26, 07:41
Vowles plays down early Williams worries
James Vowles has played down early worries about Williams' 2024 season.
Feb 22, 07:09
Boss admits Williams late with 2024 car
The only new Formula 1 car for 2024 that is yet to see the public light of day or a racetrack so far is the Williams.
Feb 19, 07:18
No plans for team name change, says Williams boss
Amid the hectic flurry of Formula 1 activity on the team management, driver lineup and team name change fronts at present, Williams insists it has no intention of changing its iconic name.
Feb 9, 05:49
Another candidate emerges to replace embattled Horner
Another candidate to potentially replace Red Bull's embattled team boss Christian Horner has emerged.
Feb 8, 06:29
Williams keeping 2024 car a secret for now
Williams is keeping its car for the 2024 season very close to its chest.
Feb 7, 07:09
F1 insiders doubt Horner will survive Red Bull scandal
Former F1 driver Giedo van der Garde doubts Red Bull team boss Christian Horner will survive his current "inappropriate behaviour" scandal.
Feb 7, 07:06
Albon not confirming definite 2025 Williams seat
Rumours Alex Albon is one of F1's hottest properties for the 2025 driver market have been scotched by James Vowles, his current boss at Williams.
Feb 6, 07:06
Beating Alpine 'not realistic' in 2024 - Vowles
It is "not realistic" for Williams to target a major step forward in 2024, team boss James Vowles insists.
Jan 18, 05:48
Boss admits Williams had 'other options'
Logan Sargeant is getting "another chance" to prove he belongs in Formula 1.
Dec 11, 06:25
Wolff not yet worried about Red Bull-Alpha Tauri ties
Toto Wolff has put a straight face to growing whispers about the intensifying technical 'synergy' between Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams.
Dec 5, 06:31
Sargeant news shows Williams' lack of 'courage'
As the bulk of Formula 1 journalists were preparing for a long-awaited weekend off at the end of an intense 2023 season, Williams completed the grid for the 2024 world championship.
Dec 4, 06:35
Mercedes plays down Vesti-Williams rumours
Mercedes has played down rumours linking F1 junior driver Frederik Vesti with Logan Sargeant's Williams race seat for 2024.
Nov 28, 09:32
No Sargeant-Vesti decision in Abu Dhabi - Vowles
Rumours that Abu Dhabi is Logan Sargeant's last Formula 1 race for now are building steam.
Nov 25, 06:44
New rookie could replace Sargeant in 2024
Logan Sargeant's seat at Williams is still not safe for 2024, according to a former Formula 1 driver.
Nov 23, 08:08
F1 still opposed to Andretti despite GM news
Even General Motors' pledge to build a works Formula 1 engine by 2028 hasn't changed the top team's opposition to an eleventh team spot for Andretti.
Nov 18, 03:12
Sargeant 'paralysis' problem solved for Las Vegas
Williams hopes a physical problem with Logan Sargeant will be resolved once the American rookie hits the new Las Vegas track late on Thursday.
Nov 16, 06:22
Rapidly-improving Alpha Tauri eyes Williams
A change of approach and the arrival of Daniel Ricciardo sees Alpha Tauri now eyeing Williams' seventh-place in the 2023 constructors' championship with two races to go.
Nov 13, 06:52
McLaren upgrades making drivers look good - Albon
Alex Albon says it's so difficult for a driver in the lower half of the grid to make his mark in Formula 1.
Nov 10, 06:42
Williams drops big hint about Sargeant future
Williams has issued the clearest sign yet that Logan Sargeant will be offered a contract extension for 2024.
Nov 4, 06:42
Sargeant 'part of the family' at Williams
Logan Sargeant says he feels like "part of the family" at Williams.
Oct 30, 06:53
Sargeant says lack of testing hurt him in F1
Logan Sargeant agrees with his boss that he would have performed better in his debut Formula 1 season if he had enjoyed more preparation time.
Oct 17, 06:28
Williams still waiting to decide Sargeant future
Williams will continue to give struggling rookie Logan Sargeant more time to prove he deserves to keep his race seat in 2024.
Oct 12, 06:38
Alpha Tauri breaks ranks to oppose expanded budget cap
Alpha Tauri has broken ranks with other bottom-four Formula 1 teams by questioning the $20 million relaxation in strict budget cap rules.
Oct 8, 06:45
Bottom F1 teams get $20m higher budget cap
Formula 1's bottom-four teams have been permitted to spend an extra $20 million each on improving their outdated infrastructure.
Oct 7, 05:52
Albon backs Sargeant for last seat on 2024 grid
Alex Albon says he would be happy if Williams keeps struggling rookie Logan Sargeant onboard for 2024.
Oct 6, 08:00
Williams vacancy for Lawson, not Schumacher - pundit
Liam Lawson is on the way into Formula 1, whilst Mick Schumacher is on the way out.
Oct 3, 08:09
Williams told to ease pressure on struggling Sargeant
The former team boss at Williams says his successor should lift the pressure off Logan Sargeant's shoulders.
Sep 29, 07:38
Williams backing Sargeant amid 2024 seat rumours
Williams has given another clear indication that Logan Sargeant will not be ousted at the end of the season.
Sep 28, 07:39
Williams admits to running out of spare parts
Logan Sargeant "deserves" at least until the end of this season to prove he has what it takes in Formula 1.
Sep 27, 08:20
