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Autosport Explains video: Williams chief aerodynamicist on design changes for F1 2026

In this exclusive technical breakdown, Autosport’s Jake Boxall-Legge visits the Williams Formula 1 base to uncover the radical aerodynamic shifts defining the 2026 season with Williams chief aerodynamicist Juan Molina. As F1 moves away from the ground-effect Venturi tunnels of the previous era, the championship introduces a shorter, narrower car profile and a return to flat floors. We also ...

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In this exclusive technical breakdown, Autosport’s Jake Boxall-Legge visits the Williams Formula 1 base to uncover the radical aerodynamic shifts defining the 2026 season with Williams chief aerodynamicist Juan Molina. As F1 moves away from the ground-effect Venturi tunnels of the previous era, the championship introduces a shorter, narrower car profile and a return to flat floors. We also ...

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  • What changed: In this exclusive technical breakdown, Autosport’s Jake Boxall-Legge visits the Williams Formula 1 base to uncover the radical aerodynamic shifts defining the 2026 season with Williams chief aerodynamicist Juan Molina. As F1 moves away from the ground-effect Venturi tunnels of the previous era, the championship introduces a shorter, narrower car profile and a return to flat floors. We also .
  • Who it affects: Juan Manuel Fangio, Williams, and the 2026 season are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Juan Manuel Fangio, Williams, or the 2026 season archive for more context.

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A paddock story about who could move, stay, or gain leverage next.

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It shapes expectations around future seats, lineup stability, and leverage in the 2026 season.

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Source
Autosport
Seasons
2026
Drivers
Juan Manuel Fangio
Teams
Williams (2026 Team Profile)

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