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Williams reveals shocking complexity behind FW48 delay: is 2026 their ultimate test?

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
February 2, 2026
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Williams reveals shocking complexity behind FW48 delay: is 2026 their ultimate test?

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 2, 2025 Williams' Alexander Albon during qualifying REUTERS/Marton Monus

Williams Racing Faces F1 Challenge: The Shocking Truth Behind the FW48 Delay

In a jaw-dropping revelation from Williams Racing, team principal James Vowles has laid bare the staggering complexities that have delayed the launch of their highly-anticipated FW48 Formula 1 car. As the team struggles to keep pace with their competitors, they have become the only outfit yet to hit the track with their 2026 model, raising eyebrows and concerns among fans and experts alike.

After a series of setbacks, including a failure to pass the FIA crash tests and alarming issues with the car’s weight, Williams made the bold decision to skip the Barcelona shakedown. This bold move has left them in a precarious position just weeks before the critical Bahrain testing. However, Vowles has reassured fans that the crash tests are now successfully behind them, with a private shakedown imminent.

Vowles, who took the reins at Williams with a vision for a revival, had earmarked 2026 as a pivotal year for the team. He has been navigating a complete restructuring of the Grove-based squad, but the monumental overhaul in technical regulations for this season has proven to be a double-edged sword. “The car this year that we’ve built, just to put a number on it, is about three times more complicated than anything we’ve put through our business before,” Vowles disclosed to select media, including RacingNews365.

This astronomical leap in complexity means that the load on their systems has dramatically increased. Vowles candidly admitted that, “We started falling behind a little bit and late on parts.” The implications of this are immense, as the team grapples with the reality of producing a car that pushes the limits of both design and manufacturing capabilities.

Moreover, Vowles highlighted that compromises were inevitable given the unprecedented challenges they faced. He emphasized that the team was not just testing the limits of design but also stretching the very fabric of their production capabilities. “It is more of an output of not just pushing the boundaries of design, but the boundaries of how many components can be pushed through a factory in a very short space of time,” he stated, painting a vivid picture of the uphill battle they are fighting.

As Williams Racing gears up for what could be a make-or-break season, all eyes will be on the FW48’s debut. Will they be able to overcome these staggering obstacles and rise to the challenge, or will they continue to lag behind as the competition heats up? The countdown to Bahrain has begun, and the racing world waits with bated breath for the next chapter in Williams’ storied legacy.

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