Williams boss Vowles 'not concerned at all' at missing test
Summary
Williams' team principal, James Vowles, stated that he is not worried about missing a pre-season test due to delays in producing their new Formula 1 car. The team plans to use driver simulators to compensate for the lost testing time and gain experience with the new engines. Williams intends to gather the necessary data during the remaining tests in Bahrain.Key Facts
- Williams missed the first pre-season test in Spain because of car production delays.
- The team's new car involves a complex energy management system in hybrid engines with increased power.
- James Vowles believes using a driver simulator can make up for missed on-track testing.
- Williams plans to catch up with six testing days in Bahrain later this month.
- They collaborate with Mercedes for engine development, which Vowles sees as beneficial.
- This is the third time in seven years Williams faced delays affecting their early-season plans.
- Williams finished fifth in the constructors' championship last year.
- Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz continue as the team's drivers for the season.
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