New Williams F1 car feels “very different” in the simulator

Albon and Williams excelled in 2023 on circuits that suited the low-drag FW45, which competed towards the front of the midfield on low-downforce circuits like Monza and Montreal, but had too many weaknesses to be an all-round contender throughout the season.

Having sampled his new kit in the Grove simulator, Albon has been encouraged that the FW46 is already feeling “very different” than last year’s machine.

“Very different. More than anything,…