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James Vowles reveals Williams F1 cost cap struggle amid facility overhaul

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James Vowles reveals Williams F1 cost cap struggle amid facility overhaulWilliams team principal James Vowles has revealed that Formula 1's financial cost cap is forcing the Grove outfit to divert resources away from current car development to urgently modernise its outdated facilities. Following a bruising start to the 2026 campaign, compromised by an overweight and delayed car over the winter, Vowles admitted the team was "very exposed" by underlying ... Keep readingMotorsport.comFirst to reportRead →Sat 8 Aug · 10:38 UTC
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