Williams F1 Misses Barcelona Test: FW48 Delays Force Shakedown Skip

• Williams F1 team will miss the first pre-season testing session in Barcelona due to delays with their FW48 car.
• The decision comes as teams race against time to adapt to significant technical regulation changes for the 2026 season.
• The initial five-day testing at Circuit de Catalunya will proceed without Williams, behind closed doors.
• Williams will instead focus on virtual testing and prepare for the official Bahrain tests and the season opener in Melbourne.
• Despite the setback, Williams had a strong 2025 season, finishing fifth in constructors' with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.

Why It Matters: Williams F1 will skip the Barcelona shakedown test due to FW48 delays, focusing on later tests.