For Williams, 2023 is a transitional season

For its first Grand Prix of the season, Williams did not expect such a result: Alex Albon scores his first point of the season by finishing 10th, while Logan Sargeant takes a promising 12th place. But James Vowles prefers to stay realistic and sees this 2023 season as a transitional year.

Build from this result

The first point for the Williams team bodes well for this season. For the British technician, the point is well-deserved, and we must build on this performance. “I’m sure we can build on this in the upcoming races,” declares the British technician. Before the start of the season, he wouldn’t have thought such a scenario would be possible from the first Grand Prix. “If you had asked me a few weeks ago, it certainly wouldn’t have been on my list. It’s a dream come true,” he rejoices. However, the new boss prefers to remain cautious despite this result, as other teams have not yet showcased their potential. “We fought with a number of other teams. They are strong teams that I know will bounce back.”

2023: Transition season

For the former Mercedes technician, Williams’ policy is to develop in the long term, by 2024/2025: “We are committed to the long term and ensure that we invest in the right tools and systems to be competitive in the 2024 and 2025 seasons,” assures the Williams boss. He also confirms that this season is about gathering important information in order to be competitive: “We need to align this year’s development with long-term goals. Our plan hasn’t changed, but we are here to take every point of the journey that we can achieve.” In addition to these developments, tire management and car balance take priority, as they are crucial for the proper development of a car: “With this year’s regulations, we must first ensure that we make the most of the tires and what we call the vehicle’s balance.”