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Vowles told Sainz and Albon Williams faces 2026 trouble

Original: 'We're in trouble here' – Vowles reveals how he told Sainz and Albon of problems facing Williams in 2026

Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed he openly warned drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon about serious problems facing the team's 2026 Formula 1 project, telling them 'we're in trouble here'. His admission offers a rare candid look at internal concerns as teams prepare for the new engine and chassis regulations. It will fuel debate about whether Williams can remain competitive in F1's new era.

Why now: Formula 1 teams are under intense scrutiny ahead of the major 2026 regulation changes, making candid team principal admissions newsworthy.

James VowlesCarlos SainzAlex AlbonWilliamsFormula 1

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