Williams won't be joining the first pre-season test in Barcelona, after confirming they are behind schedule and have had to adjust their plans. The Barcelona event runs for five days behind closed doors, but each team is limited to three days of running. Given how different next year's cars will be, every lap carries more weight than usual.
There are whispers that Williams may have hit some snags with the FIA crash tests, though nothing official has been said on that front. According to The Times , Aston Martin might soon be joining Williams in missing out on the first test of the year, with crash tests again thought to be the issue. The Telegraph also reported that Lawrence Stroll's squad have 'similar issues' in those same crash tests.
Aston Martin are hoping to debut their Honda engine in Spain. Honda recently launched their new power unit earlier this week but Aston Martin will be the last team on the grid to formally unveil their 2026 car. That will happen on February 9th. Even so, reports suggest team principal Adrian Newey is already shifting focus towards 2027, which may be a response to what's been a challenging winter for the team so far.
According to Bild, Williams could have attended the Barcelona shakedown by making the required changes to meet crash test standards. Other references and insights: See here
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