From January 2025, the teams of Formula 1 They can now start developing the 2026 cars, the year in which the new regulations will be introduced to the category.
Next season will practically be a continuation of this one, so teams like Aston Martin and Williamswho does not yet have enough potential to fight for podiums, will focus on the new era.
This was confirmed by the future head of Carlos Sainz, James Vowleswho recognized that in 2025 they would “regress”.
“This is the message that Alex and Carlos know: 2025 will be a difficult yearbelieve. It’s not about seeing yourself move forward, let’s go back a little“, explained the Williams boss in statements reported by ‘Motorsport’.
“And if so, I agree with thatbecause it simply means that I am investing at the right pace for 2026 compared to those around me,” he added.
“This is what we should expect: we are going to commit to 2025. This does not mean that we are tenth, but it’s going to be a difficult year“, he settled.
Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon are therefore already imagining what awaits them in 2025 with the hope of arriving as best prepared as possible for the new regulations.
