Williams' full transformation from an underfunded legacy team to a modern powerhouse was always going to be a long-term project. But the Formula 1 squad had made a big song and dance about using the 2026 regulations to make a great step forward, sacrificing much of its 2025 development in the process.<br>Last year Williams performed better than all odds, leaping from ninth to fifth despite its ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-2026-mid-season-grades-williams-takes-shocking-step-backwards/10844784/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>