Williams 'pushing the limits' despite winter testing setbacks
12:01, 25 Jan
Updated: 12:57, 25 Jan
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Alex Albon has stated that despite missing the first batch of winter testing in Barcelona, the British team is 'pushing the limits' in their preparations for the 2026 season.
“It’s not how we wanted to start the year."- Alex Albon
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will play host to the first batch of pre-season testing for teams and drivers, with vital miles set to be completed.
However, Williams announced that they will be skipping the entirety of this test, following delays in their development.
"Atlassian Williams F1 Team has taken the decision not to participate in next week’s shakedown test in Barcelona following delays in the FW48 programme as we continue to push for maximum car performance," read the statement from the British team.
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"The team will instead conduct a series of tests, including a VTT [Virtual Test Track] programme next week with the 2026 car, to prepare for the first official test in Bahrain and the first race of the season in Melbourne."
Despite missing out on the test, Albon expressed confidence and excitement for his team’s 2026 season.
“It’s not how we wanted to start the year,” the Thai-British driver said on Instagram.
“But these things can happen when you are pushing the limits! Full focus ahead!”
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