The Williams FW48 will be unveiled in February 2026

For WilliamsThe year 2026 could be a turning point. Because while 2025 appeared as the season of renewal, or more precisely of confirmation of the groundwork laid by James Vowles and his teams, the Grove-based team is waiting to break through the glass ceiling that has remained for so long.

In this case, lacking knowledge of the new version of the car, and not fully understanding its performance and handling, enthusiasts of Formula 1 Fans will be able to discover the design of the Williams FW48 starting February 3rd. Specifically, while the car is scheduled to run from January 26th to 30th at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, Williams will sport a special livery featuring a gray and blue camouflage effect. This livery is the result of a vote by more than 50,000 fans of the brand and will only be used for the Barcelona test session.

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Subsequently, once the future look of the F1 car developed by Williams was revealed at the beginning of February, Carlos Sainz et Alexander albon They will be able to use the near-final version of the car, notably in Bahrain, and starting with the Australian Grand Prix. Indeed, for Williams as for the other teams, the versions presented on the track during testing will only be the test versions. The final, delivered car, and even its final silhouette, will only be visible from the start of the race weekend in Melbourne.