Sven Smeets, Sporting Director: It has been a difficult season this yr for the entire staff, however we’re wanting ahead to racing in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
We did not carry out as anticipated in Qatar, however we hope to deal with a few of these issues for this last race. The staff will give their all yet 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 a protracted and difficult season. The staff has given it their all, and I am grateful to each single considered one of them for working tirelessly all year long to get us on observe, even throughout the hardest instances. We have skilled each highs and lows, however that is all a part of racing. As a staff we have discovered classes which we are able to carry into 2025 with the hope of a stronger season. Our automobile did not carry out as anticipated in Qatar, so hopefully these traits may be addressed at Yas Marina, and we are able to make good adjustments forward of this weekend. Our aim is to execute a clear weekend and extract as a lot efficiency as attainable on this last spherical, taking some helpful insights into subsequent yr’s automobile.
Franco Colapinto: As we head into the ultimate race of the season, I might wish to thank all the staff for this unbelievable alternative and for all their help throughout these 9 races. It has been a dream come true to race in Formulation 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 onerous 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 am unable to wait to get on observe within the FW46 and drive a Williams F1 automobile for the very first time. It is an enormous second for my profession and a privilege to have the ability to expertise this technology of Formulation 1 vehicles at a observe like Abu Dhabi. The staff and I’ve put quite a lot of preparation into this session and can benefit from each lap to be taught as a lot as attainable. Thanks to the entire staff at Williams for this wonderful alternative.
