‘However the FIA ultimately decides on the compression ratio, it will remain a major problem. There is simply not enough time to modify the engines before the start of the season at the Australian Grand Prix on 8th March 2026. If the trick is permitted, it will be impossible for the other manufacturers to catch up at short notice. A higher compression ratio requires not only the trick itself, but also stronger pistons, connecting rods and other components.’<\/p>\n
Your choice for the FW48\u2019s first livery (Williams)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘Earlier this month, we revealed six striking and unique designs which were put to a fan poll. The winner would become your livery, driven by Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz on the FW48 for pre-season testing.’<\/p>\n McIlroy wins Sports Personality of the Year 2025 (BBC)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘England rugby union player Ellie Kildunne came second, with Formula 1 driver Lando Norris in third.’<\/p>\n Rikuto Kobayashi and Charlie Wurz land Super Formula seats for 2026 (Formula Scout)<\/a><\/p>\n ‘World Rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will join KCMG, Rikuto Kobayashi will race for TGM Grand Prix after contesting an event with Team Impul this year, and Charlie Wurz will drive the sole car of the returning Team Goh.’<\/p>\n How Button sped into fashion (Financial Times)<\/a><\/p>\n ”Now every driver has a stylist,’ says Button, ‘because (with things like Netflix\u2019s documentary Formula 1: Drive to Survive) they\u2019re on-screen a lot more.’ So, too, have they managed to parlay their off-track personas into lucrative sponsor deals.’<\/p>\n Full Access to the final leg of the season: Las Vegas, Qatar & Abu Dhabi (Ferrari)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ferrari will hold its launch event for the 2026 season on January 23rd. The team hasn’t indicated what it will present.Alpine will reveal its 2026 livery on the same day.#F1<\/p>\n \u2014 RaceFans (@racefans.net)<\/a> 2025-12-19T12:49:19.449Z<\/a><\/p>\n RaceFans always endeavours to credit original sources. Want to share a relevant motorsport link with us? Send it in via the contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free<\/a><\/p>\n Happy birthday!<\/p>\n Happy birthday to Ferrox Glideh!<\/p>\n![\"Williams'](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/racefansdotnet-williams-test-livery-2026-470x313.jpg\")
<\/a>Williams\u2019 test livery for 2026<\/p>\n