Williams “would have bitten your arm off” for P7 in F1 2023

Williams seemed poised for yet another challenging season, with the new team principal, James Vowles, taking on an extensive rebuilding project for the struggling outfit.

Though this overhaul is expected to span multiple years, the team has not shied away from battling for what they can with the FW45. This car, though deficient in aerodynamic load compared to its rivals, carries over the low-drag features of its predecessor, enabling the team to compete effectively on circuits that require less downforce.

This year’s car has offered more chances to secure notable results, especially when compared to last year when driver Alex Albon could only muster four points throughout the season. The Anglo-Thai driver has seized upon these opportunities, leveraging the car’s unique strengths.

Starting with a single point in the Bahrain opener, Albon went on to score six points in Canada and another four in Silverstone. His rookie teammate, Logan Sargeant, hasn’t scored yet, leaving Albon to carry Williams to tie for seventh with Haas in the constructors’ standings, amassing 11 points – three more than the team’s total last year.

Reflecting on the progress, Albon acknowledged that 2023 has exceeded his expectations. He shared his contentment with the year’s progress, emphasizing that, although they may not have advanced as much as some competitors like McLaren, they are moving in the right direction.

He further stated, “We are seventh right now in the constructors’ championship, tied. If you had told me or anyone from the team that at the start of the year, we would have accepted that eagerly, so things are proceeding well. We must maintain our focus, but I’m certain we can take a break during the summer and return revitalized.”

A significant upgrade was introduced by Williams for the Canadian Grand Prix in June, including new floor and sidepod elements. This has made the car slightly more adaptable to tracks that don’t particularly favor its design, as evidenced by Albon’s unexpected 11th place finish at the winding Hungaroring, partly due to a daring undercut tactic.

Albon emphasized the team’s renewed confidence, now that they have a car that can realistically aim for points on any given race weekend, not just on tracks that favor low downforce. He noted, “It’s just great going to every race weekend being able to fight for points, and being in that area where you feel like you go to every weekend knowing that, it just builds confidence and motivation for everyone in the team. So, I would say we’re enjoying these moments, and hopefully, we can score some more points.”

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