Williams had a positive 2025 F1 season, finishing fifth in the Teams' Championship with notable moments including Carlos Sainz's two podiums and strong performances in the second half. Sainz's best moments included his first podium with Williams in Azerbaijan and a second in Qatar, while Albon led in qualifying early on. The team faced challenges like disqualifications and a poor Abu Dhabi finish but remains optimistic for 2026, aiming to build on their progress and avoid complacency.
The article provides a detailed assessment of several Formula 1 teams' performances in 2025, highlighting Mercedes's improvement to second place, Red Bull's strong late-season surge, and Williams's consistent performance with notable drivers, while also discussing the challenges faced by Racing Bulls and Sauber.
Both Williams drivers, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, were disqualified from the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying due to their rear wings exceeding the maximum allowed gap during post-qualifying checks, violating FIA technical regulations. Williams acknowledged the issue and expressed disappointment, vowing to review their processes to prevent future incidents.
Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were disqualified from the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying for a DRS technical infringement involving the rear wing, but will start from the back of the grid. The team accepted the FIA's measurement results and plans to review its procedures to prevent future issues.
Carlos Sainz achieved his first podium with Williams at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ending a tough season and expressing immense happiness and pride in overcoming challenges and demonstrating the team's progress.
Carlos Sainz, starting second after a chaotic qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, aims to secure his first podium for Williams, highlighting his speed and consistency despite recent bad luck, and hopes to improve his standing in the championship.
Carlos Sainz qualified second for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, expressing satisfaction with his performance despite missing out on pole to Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session. Sainz aims for a podium finish, while Williams' Alex Albon will start from the back after a crash in Q1. Sainz remains optimistic about the race despite a challenging season.
Carlos Sainz achieved his best qualifying result for Williams with a second-place grid start at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, demonstrating his qualifying strength despite a challenging season, and aims for a podium finish in the race.
Bears starters, including Williams, are set to play in the upcoming preseason game against the Bills after missing the previous game, with their participation to be finalized after a joint practice and ongoing assessments.
Tyleik Williams and Tate Ratledge, the Lions' first two draft picks, made their preseason debut with solid performances, demonstrating their potential to contribute early in the season, with Williams impressing against the run and Ratledge showing physicality in blocking.
The 49ers' first padded practice of the year showed promising performances from rookies like Mykel Williams and Ricky Pearsall, with Williams earning a starting spot and Pearsall emerging as a key receiver. The team is optimistic about their young talent and overall health, setting a positive tone for the upcoming season, despite some early bumps and injuries.
The Boston Celtics traded their 32nd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to acquire international players Amari Williams and Max Shulga, along with future draft picks, aiming to strengthen their roster with versatile and experienced players.
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets at the Abu Dhabi F1 test, concluding the 2024 season, with a fastest lap of 1m23.510 for Ferrari. Carlos Sainz, on his Williams debut, was second-fastest, just 0.125s behind. The test allowed teams to run two cars, one for rookies and one for Pirelli tire testing. Notable performances included Nico Hulkenberg for Sauber and Pato O’Ward for McLaren. The test also saw rookies like Luke Browning and Ryo Hirakawa impress, while Liam Lawson had the highest lap count. Jak Crawford made his debut for Aston Martin.
Williams Racing has announced a new livery for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite rumors they might miss the race due to a shortage of spare parts following multiple crashes in recent races. The team, supported by sponsor Keeper Security, is determined to participate and will offer fans customized tote bags and VIP appearances. Team Principal James Vowles acknowledged the challenges but remains hopeful about their performance in Las Vegas.
Carlos Sainz's future in F1 remains uncertain, with potential moves to Williams or Audi being speculated. Sky Sports' David Croft believes Williams is the likely destination. Meanwhile, Christian Horner has emerged as the key decision-maker at Red Bull, securing Sergio Perez's continuation with the team. Racing legend Parnelli Jones has passed away at 90. Additionally, several countries, including South Korea and Thailand, are vying to join the F1 calendar, and the FIA will unveil the 2026 F1 regulations soon.
