Williams new-car plan for 2026 Azerbaijan GP reported

Autosport reported Williams is targeting an almost entirely new car by the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September after a slow start to F1’s new era.

Williams is targeting an almost entirely new car by the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September, according to Autosport. The outlet reported that team principal James Vowles set that timeline, but based on the supplied material it remains a reported plan rather than a confirmed team announcement.

Autosport also reported that Williams has had an underwhelming start to Formula 1’s new era. The same report said the Grove-based team spent much of last year focused on preparation for the 2026 rules cycle, which it presented as part of the context for the team’s slow progress.

No further technical details, performance targets or rollout steps were included in the supplied source material. With confirmation not provided here, the update is best treated as a reported development ahead of Baku rather than an announced package.