F1 Fast Five: How Claire led Williams through the turbo hybrid era, The cost of being on the grid, and other big updates

How Claire led Williams through the turbo hybrid era

Claire Williams served as the team principal of Williams F1 from 2013 to 2020, which makes her one of only two female leaders in Formula 1 history. She took over from her father, Sir Frank Williams, and during her tenure, she managed the team through a period of transition and change in the sport. Her leadership was marked by significant contributions to the team's operations and legacy despite not holding the official title of team principal out of deference to her father.

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The cost of being on the grid 

Becoming an F1 driver is tough. It's not just about talent; you need money and connections to get a seat on the 20-driver grid. There are very few spots each year for new drivers, and teams pick based on things like marketing and sponsors. Even with all these challenges and high costs, many young drivers still chase their F1 dreams, which makes the industry worth over $3.6 billion each year.

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Pirelli faces testing challenges with 2026 rules

Pirelli says it's "impossible" to build test cars for the sport's new 2026 rules. These rules include narrower wheels and active aerodynamics, which makes previous testing methods with modified cars inadequate. Pirelli will now rely heavily on simulations until real 2026 cars are available for testing.

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Albon spills the tea on race wins and rivals

Ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Cosmopolitan UK caught up with Williams driver Alex Albon. Albon revealed what he’d do when he wins a race with Williams, the question he’s sick of answering, and spilled some tea on the other drivers on track. He also shared why Silverstone is so special to him.

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Bearman takes on kid journalist Lucas

Haas' latest signee, Ollie Bearman, faces perhaps one of his most challenging interviews, presented by kid journalist Lucas. Lucas asks several questions, including what would happen if the car turned upside down, whether it's possible to be friends with rivals, and how Bearman trains before a race, among others.