A round-up of interesting Williams related stories found on the web this week:
“I think once he gets on that upward spiral and he’s confident, he does get the most out of the car. It just breeds confidence everywhere else.” – Dave Robson
Albon’s calmness and confidence “spreading around the garage” of Williams F1 team
Considering that Williams’ sporting director Sven Smeets told me a few months ago that they see this season as “a learning year” for Sargeant, I feel a second year is likely for the American driver.
Has Logan Sargeant improved enough for a new Williams contract?
“I decided that I want to pursue an MBA degree and focus on something that would transform the next phase of my life. An MBA was always something that I had contemplated doing post-racing life, even if that had been into my late 30s and early 40s.” – Nicholas Latifi
Ex-Williams F1 driver Latifi quits racing for now to study for MBA
“There are areas where he and I talk about where I think he can do more, but he’s got what it takes to bring us forward as an organisation.” – James Vowles
Albon has ‘what it takes’ to push Williams forward as Vowles hails his leadership qualities
“He’s got to keep up with Alex in a race where we’re less competitive, which is a slightly different kind of mental state he’s got to control and get through.” – Dave Robson
Last two F1 races a “clear turning point” for rookie Sargeant
“I’m not interested in being seventh in the championship, I’m interested in being far higher than that. And that’s achieved by building on this at the moment.” – James Vowles
Williams must ‘break systems’ to move beyond six-year high
“When I left in Monza it felt like someone cut my heart out and it has never been returned” – Claire Williams
‘Like someone cut my heart out‘: Claire Williams on sale of father’s F1 team
“The reason why you’re closing the field is because the cost caps in place teams and are now sustainable – to a certain extent, though not fully yet.” – James Vowles
The biggest problem with F1’s budget cap
“I think most of what was in the pipeline, we’ve now delivered,” – Dave Robson
Williams ready to switch focus to 2024 F1 car
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