James Vowles admits Williams got carried away after 2025 success

Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted the team became overconfident after its impressive 2025 campaign, but insists its struggles this season are only a temporary setback.

Williams finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship last year with 137 points, its best result since 2017. However, the team has struggled under Formula 1's new technical regulations and currently sits ninth with just 12 points, with three rounds remaining.

Speaking on the Fast and the Curious podcast, Vowles described the difficult campaign as "a blip" and acknowledged that the team had "got carried away a little bit" after last year's progress.

The Briton believes the new regulations exposed weaknesses that had not been as apparent previously. He also said Williams had made significant internal changes to prepare for its next stage of development.

Despite speculation about his position, Vowles insists he has the board's backing and remains committed to the team's long-term project.