Williams' 2026 slump: New F1 rules derail team's resurgence

Williams has fallen from fifth to ninth in the constructors' standings after 12 races of the 2026 season, scoring just 11 points. The team had finished 2025 with 137 points and two podiums, but the new regulations have exposed weaknesses in their car. The FW48 has not been competitive, ending hopes of building on last year's progress.