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Williams done with first TPC with Albon and Sainz in Barcelona

06/02/2025

Williams is another F1 team to undertake a TPC programme with Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz – their first of 2025.

Having had his first go in Abu Dhabi in 2024 in plain overalls, Sainz had his first chance to drive the Williams F1 car in Barcelona in his 2025 colours earlier in the week for a Testing Previous Car programme alongwith teammate Albon.

It was first TPC run for Williams in 2025 and first with both Albon and Sainz. They completed a two-day programme, following the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes, Visa Cash App RB, Sauber and Haas to such an outing utilising the FIA regulations for testing.

While McLaren hasn’t undertaken a TPC run so far but they took part in multiple Pirelli tyre test for the 2026 F1 season in Paul Ricard and Barcelona.

Here’s video: https://x.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1886052828830912982

https://x.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1886129053083513173

Built For Athletes deal (as per press release) –

Williams Racing today welcomes premium fitness brand Built For Athletes as Official Luggage Supplier, equipping the team with high-performance bags and luggage for the 24-race Formula 1 season ahead. As part of Williams’ commitment to bring fans closer to the team than ever before, the limited-edition co-branded collection will also be available to buy – meaning supporters can get their hands on the same travel gear used by our engineers and pit crew as F1 criss-crosses the globe.

Uniting two performance-driven British brands, the five-piece collection comprises the signature Built For Athletes 35L backpack in iconic Williams Racing navy, a crossbody bag, a 20L roll up, and a 60L and 90L suitcase, all adorned with a logo patch. Special edition patches to mark key races and celebrate Williams’ rich heritage as one of the three most successful teams in F1 history will be used by the team throughout 2025 and will be available for fans to collect.

The collaboration builds on a raft of new licensees announced over the past year as Williams continues to strengthen on and off track in pursuit of future championship success. Built For Athletes follows Pedal Mafia, Abercrombie & Fitch, SunGod, Coachbuilt Whisky, HalfScale Cars and LEGO in joining forces with the team. The products are available to pre-order now on the Built For Athletes website.

James Vowles, Team Principal, Williams Racing: “We are pleased to welcome Built For Athletes to Williams Racing as our Official Luggage Supplier as we prepare to go racing in 2025. With the demands of a 24-race schedule in 21 different countries, high-quality luggage is an essential component for Formula 1 teams and Built For Athletes bring proven performance and a commitment to excellence and innovation that matches our own.”

Nick Costello, Founder of Built For Athletes: “We are excited to be expanding our partnerships further in the sport of F1 and supporting the Williams Racing Formula 1 Team through the relentless schedule of the 2025 race season. The range is perfectly curated to provide premium yet practical bags and luggage for all nature of trips, and there’s plenty more to come throughout the year.”