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Vowles warned Sainz and Albon of Williams' 2026 troubles

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 told drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon 'we're in trouble here' about problems facing the team with the 2026 Formula 1 season, when new engine and chassis regulations come into force. His candid admission has drawn attention given Williams' current competitive form and the scale of the upcoming regulation change.

Why now: Formula 1 fans are reacting to Vowles' unusually frank warning about Williams' struggles preparing for the major 2026 regulation changes.

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