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• Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz and James Vowles unveil striking livery design
for the FW48 to dedicated team at Grove HQ
• New look for the new era of
F1 regulations features vibrant gloss blue complemented by black and white,
with heritage-inspired red and white keyline
• Alex Albon: “The FW48
looks incredible…I can’t wait for the fans to see it on track and cheer us
on”
The 2026 livery has been
designed to match the team’s bold intent as it transitions to a new era as
Atlassian Williams F1 Team – a name reflecting the team’s sole purpose to
race and win at the pinnacle of motorsport.
The FW48 is flooded with
a vibrant gloss blue, a colour that is unmistakably Williams and reflects
the strength of our title partnership with Atlassian. This is contrasted
with a flowing section of black, sweeping from the chassis side through to
the rear of the car, which is framed by an iconic red and white keyline – a
feature of championship-winning Williams cars like Nigel Mansell’s FW14B and
Damon Hill’s FW18 which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
The most striking evolution of the livery comes from the introduction of
white across the sidepod, front wing and rear wing – injecting energy and
movement into the design and amplifying the presence of our partners across
the car.
Atlassian Williams F1 Team’s new look was revealed hours after
the announcement of a major new global partnership with Barclays, the latest
vote of confidence in Williams’ determination to return to the front of the
grid. Over the past fortnight the team has also welcomed Anthropic, BNY,
Wilkinson Sword and Nuveen to the team, who all join our growing roster of
world-class brands who are helping the team transform in pursuit of
Championship success.
The livery has been custom designed around the
new shape of F1 cars in 2026. New regulations mean the cars are shorter and
narrower with significant changes to the front and rear wings – along with
other aerodynamic surfaces – designed for even closer racing. The entire
team at Grove has been determined to push the boundaries of performance with
the FW48, targeting the new regulations as an opportunity to take the next
step on Williams’ journey back towards the front.
In 2026 Atlassian
Williams F1 Team is looking to build on its most successful season for nine
years. Last year the team finished fifth in the Constructors’ Championship
with 137 points, secured podium finishes in Baku and Qatar, and took home
its first-ever Sprint podium in Austin.
James Vowles, Team Principal,
Atlassian Williams F1 Team: “2026 is the next step on the path back towards
the top for Atlassian Williams F1 Team as we enter a new era for the sport,
and we are excited about the season ahead. We have a great driver line up,
some fantastic new partners, an ever-growing fanbase and want to build on
the success we tasted last year, but we are not naïve about the challenge
ahead of us. Nobody quite knows what will happen at the first race but we
are looking forward to finding out, and hope our fans will love cheering us
on with this great new livery.”
Alex Albon, Atlassian Williams F1
Team: “It’s always special to see a new livery for the first time, and the
FW48 looks incredible. The design really stands out – it’s bold, modern and
unmistakably Atlassian Williams F1 Team. I can’t wait for the fans to see it
on track and cheer us on in 2026.”
Carlos Sainz, Atlassian Williams
F1 Team: “The FW48 livery is a real statement of our intent for 2026. The
design celebrates Atlassian Williams F1 Team’s heritage while embracing a
fresh, dynamic look for the new era. I’m excited to race in this livery and
to share the thrill with fans around the world - their support makes all the
difference as we continue on our journey together!” |
