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Williams have become the second F1 team to unveil its brand-new 2025 challenger, the FW47.

Following on from McLaren's MCL39 on Thursday, Williams' new machine has also launched at Silverstone by new driver pairing Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, who got the honour of driving the car out on-track first in a shakedown. 

READ MORE: Williams launch striking 2025 F1 car

Ferrari firmly backed for F1 title success during maiden Hamilton season

Former F1 driver Gerhard Berger has backed Ferrari to walk away from the upcoming campaign with a title in hand.

The Italian squad has signed Lewis Hamilton to partner Charles Leclerc as it seeks its first F1 championship in 17 years.

READ MORE: Ferrari firmly backed for F1 title success during maiden Hamilton season

Verstappen handed clear message by McLaren over Lawson easy ride

Oscar Piastri feels the easy ride Max Verstappen has had over the years with his team-mates carries fewer advantages compared to the Australian's intra-team battle with Lando Norris.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has made clear that for Piastri and Norris there is a clean slate when it comes to their title aspirations this season, with both drivers convinced they can become world champion.

READ MORE: Verstappen handed clear message by McLaren over Lawson easy ride

Norris told to fit ‘razor blades’ after Verstappen vow

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has stated Lando Norris must fit “razor blades” to his elbows in order to fight Max Verstappen this year.

Following the launch of McLaren’s 2025 F1 car earlier this week, Norris pledged he would need to get his “elbows out” against the Dutchman this year.

READ MORE: Norris told to fit ‘razor blades’ after Verstappen vow

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Vowles confirms Colapinto Williams return

Williams boss James Vowles has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will return to the F1 from Alpine - but doesn't know when. 

Alpine signed Argentine Colapinto as its third driver to Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan over the winter after he impressed during a nine-race stint in the second-half of the 2024 season after replacing Logan Sargeant.

READ MORE: Vowles confirms Colapinto Williams return

Red Bull urged 'not to hold back' after finally understanding major F1 issue

Former F1 driver Sebastien Buemi has urged Red Bull not to "hold back" this season after finally discovering the cause of its headaches last year. 

Red Bull simulator driver Buemi received significant praise last term from team principal Christian Horner after the 36-year-old spent many hours during grands prix weekends trying to solve the issues with the RB20.

READ MORE: Red Bull urged 'not to hold back' after finally understanding major F1 issue

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