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I'm really hoping the best for this team. I think 2026 is their year to shine, and 2025 I think they take a step or two up the ranks--challenging upper mid teams consistently would be great. In 2026 they likely will have a competitive power unit from Merc, CS will be a year seasoned, and it's an entirely new aero to boot. I think Vowles is a superb team principal and with all the great changes he has made, they may well have a good shot at some 4th, and 3rd place consistently in 2026. Maybe challenge for an odd 2nd or 1st a time or two. Maybe that is too hopeful, but man I would love to see Williams back consistently challenging the sharp end eventually. Their trajectory is good now with Vowles.
I am really looking forward to see how Carlos Sainz do in his first season with Williams. It would be tough but I won't be shocked if he managed to secure at least one podium finish in the upcoming season.
It is being reported that the newest Williams sponsor Atlassian is the most lucrative deal ever in the history of the team. Wow , bigger than Fly Saudia and Canon ?? Anyone know the exact financial terms ?
Wow, I thought Santander was going to dig deeper into its pockets. If they hope to enhance their brand in this way... it seems to me that they have made a mistake. For being stingy.
According to them, in the races held in the USA they will use their brand "Openbank" instead of "Santander". Americans are going to have to be very attentive to see their advertising in the car. And if you want to have a lot of advertising impact because that market interests you so much... you have to make it easier. It has to be seen clearly from any angle.
On the other hand, I am happy to see the car with several secondary sponsors and the main one, Atlassian. It would be wonderful if the car ran well and I don't care much about aesthetics: the Atlassian blue color suits a Williams well, I think that,s enough.
Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear.
Subtle changes to the car externally. Performance in this generation is mainly floor driven so not much to predict here. New rear suspension is the largest change visible. Everything else is fairly minor cleanup.
It is being reported that the newest Williams sponsor Atlassian is the most lucrative deal ever in the history of the team. Wow , bigger than Fly Saudia and Canon ?? Anyone know the exact financial terms ?
It would be the buggest nominal sponsor. But the Canon deal would have to be adjusted for today's money to compare
