Sven Smeets, Sporting Director: It has been a difficult season this yr for the entire staff, however we’re trying ahead to racing in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
We did not carry out as anticipated in Qatar, however we hope to handle a few of these issues for this last race. The staff will give their all another time to finish the season on a excessive and hopefully rating some factors.
Alex Albon: We arrive in Abu Dhabi this weekend for the 2024 finale, following what has felt like an extended and difficult season. The staff has given it their all, and I am grateful to each single one among them for working tirelessly all year long to get us on monitor, even in the course of the hardest occasions. We have skilled each highs and lows, however that is all a part of racing. As a staff we have realized classes which we will carry into 2025 with the hope of a stronger season. Our automotive did not carry out as anticipated in Qatar, so hopefully these traits might be addressed at Yas Marina, and we will make good modifications forward of this weekend. Our aim is to execute a clear weekend and extract as a lot efficiency as potential on this last spherical, taking some helpful insights into subsequent yr’s automotive.
Franco Colapinto: As we head into the ultimate race of the season, I might prefer to thank all the staff for this unbelievable alternative and for all their assist throughout these 9 races. It has been a dream come true to race in System 1 with Williams. I will be attempting my hardest to finish the season on a excessive for the staff trackside and again on the manufacturing facility. Everybody at Williams has given their all all through the season and their arduous work would not go unnoticed. The goal in Abu Dhabi is to have a clear weekend, construct up all through the periods and maximise our efficiency.
Luke Browning: I can not wait to get on monitor within the FW46 and drive a Williams F1 automotive for the very first time. It is an enormous second for my profession and a privilege to have the ability to expertise this era of System 1 vehicles at a monitor like Abu Dhabi. The staff and I’ve put a number of preparation into this session and can profit from each lap to study as a lot as potential. Thanks to the entire staff at Williams for this superb alternative.
