Claire Williams

The 2019 Formula 1 season has not yet started in anger, and Williams is already on the back foot. 

Williams has been forced to abandon plans to run its new Formula 1 car for the first time in Barcelona this weekend as it is running behind schedule with its build.

Claire Williams has spoken of the need for patience in Williams’ Formula 1 recovery, saying it will take “a long time” to bounce back from its slump to the foot of the constructors’ championship in 2018.

The Williams Formula 1 team carried out an extensive investigation of “every element” of its organisation following its struggles during a torrid 2018 campaign. 

After one of the toughest seasons in Williams' history, Crash.net chats with deputy team boss Claire Williams about the need to push the reset button for 2019. Claire, we’re here in Austin and obviously not nearing the end of the season now-

Williams is in "no rush" to take a decision on who will fill its second Formula 1 seat for the 2019 season, but has drawn up a "short shortlist" of candidates to partner George Russell next year, according to deputy team boss Claire Williams.

Williams deputy Formula 1 chief Claire Williams feels George Russell can be a “galvanising force” for the British team in 2019 as it looks to fight back up the competitive order.

Williams has a recovery programme in place and will not “write off” the 2018 Formula 1 season, following its difficult start to the year.

In recent weeks, #PayMeToo has gained traction following the mandatory publication of the gender pay gap differential in UK-based companies with more than 250 employees.

Shortly after the official press release outlining Formula 1’s aims for the future of the sport was published, a spoof wish list started doing the rounds online: “More noise; more overtaking; more exciting; more cake; more money; more sunshine; more mascots…”

Williams has issued a statement denying it questioned the parity of Mercedes' customer Formula 1 engines following the FIA's decision to issue a technical directive last month regarding the matter.

Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner says he has never doubted the team has enjoyed parity with the works Renault team for its power units, but believes the recent FIA technical directive is a positive step.

Williams has confirmed that Martini will end its title sponsorship agreement with the team at the end of the 2018 Formula 1 season.

Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has given birth to a boy, the British Formula 1 team has confirmed via Twitter.

Claire Williams denies talks with Honda over an engine supply for 2018 despite reports in the Swiss press suggesting a deal is being discussed.

Toto Wolff: Claire [Williams] is clearly Frank's daughter, tough in negotiations and it wasn't always so obvious for us that we would get Valtteri [Bottas]...

Claire Williams: To be recognised in this way is a tremendous honour but one everyone at Williams can take credit for. I'm extremely lucky that I get to do a job that I love

Williams announces the exit of chief technical officer Pat Symonds at the end of 2016.

The question of everyone's lips... we consider the contenders and rate their chances of joining Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in F1 2017.

Claire Williams: You know when certain drivers come to you and whether they are champion material and he [Rosberg] was.

Development on Williams' 2016 F1 contender is well underway as it looks to get a jump on main rivals Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.

Williams confirms its deal with PDVSA will end with the departure of Pastor Maldonado

Teams continue to fear for their future as spending in F1 shows no sign of being brought under control - and sometimes through no fault of their own...

Frank Williams: "I'm delighted to announce our new association with Mercedes-Benz for the 2014 Formula One season and beyond. Mercedes-Benz has been one of the sport's most successful engine suppliers and we believe that they will have an extremely competitive engine package..."