A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week:
“I have a lot of learning to do. I’m against my nine other peers who have been doing this for many, many years and are very experienced at what they’re doing. But I think I’ll hold my own.” – James Vowles
Time at Mercedes didn’t give “full picture” of team principal role
“I’ve been public about it a lot of times, if the right project come up, I would be interested [in a return to full-time F1].” – Rob Smedley
Smedley not ruling out potential full-time F1 comeback
Business F1 reports that Williams will get $30 million for allowing Logan Sargeant to race in 2023 while the Yoovidhya family is paying $15 million for Albon.
How Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon Adding $150 Million to Williams Revenue Secured F1 Spot for Them
Vowles revealing that it will take a few seasons to get Williams fully up to the standards he feels capable of fighting at the front of F1.
James Vowles explains why cost cap is slowing Williams progress
“I’m really looking forward to being a part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy. A huge thank you to everyone at Williams Racing for the opportunity to shoot for the stars.” – Luke Browning
F3 driver Luke Browning joins Williams Driver Academy
“Going into Baku, the main talking point is the new format, with the need to get it right on Friday more important than it’s ever been. The team has done our prep on the sim, and it’s a familiar track, so let’s see how the weekend goes.” – Alex Albon
Albon and Sargeant intrigued by Baku Sprint challenge as Williams predict ‘more uncertainty than normal’
“I think in that situation you will find yourself using it to, just realistically, gather information for the GP on Sunday” – Logan Sargeant
F1 drivers will use new sprint races as “test sessions” if they’re outside points
“After receiving the FW45 back following the shootout, we worked flat-out on the car but there is not enough time to complete the repair. Subsequently we have withdrawn Logan from the Sprint.”
Williams withdraws Sargeant from F1 sprint after shootout crash
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