A majority of F1 fans believe Williams is on the back foot after missing the shakedown event at Barcelona.
The Grove-based squad is now the only team who is yet to turn a lap with its 2026 car.
It faced difficulties in the build-up to the new season with the crash test, however team principal James Vowles confirmed earlier this week that it has since passed all FIA requirements.
It opted to skip the Barcelona shakedown as work continued on the car.
The team has asserted it will be present at the Bahrain pre-season test in just one week, where it will get its season up and running.
But it may be forced to play catch-up as some rival teams already have several hundred laps under their belt.
Williams' situation prompted RacingNews365 to ask you, the fans, if you thought Williams is now facing an uphill battle.
Over 63 per cent of fans who voted declared that the team is now at a major disadvantage after clocking zero laps in Barcelona.
Only 10 per cent of fans think missing the test will not impact Williams at the start of the year.
See the full poll results below!
Is Williams facing major F1 disadvantage after missing Barcelona test?
| Option | % |
|---|---|
| Yes - Missing Barcelona is a huge disadvantage | 63.29 |
| Not sure - Too early to tell if it will be a disadvantage | 26.21 |
| No - It is not a disadvantage, Williams will be fine | 10.48 |
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