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Williams’s major setback and first 2026 F1 test explained
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Williams’s major setback and first 2026 F1 test explained
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Jan 23, 20269:11244.6K views
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Williams has suffered a major early setback as it has failed to get its car ready in time for the first 2026 F1 test in Spain. Delays in the FW48 programme have forced Williams to skip the five-day private test the other 10 teams will be part of this coming week.
It is a huge moment for the teams - so we’re going to explain what’s gone wrong for Williams, why it’s such a major blow, and what you should expect from an unusual test.
00:00 Williams's shock absence
02:37 The consequences
04:59 What Barcelona will tell us
07:08 Unexpected problems
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