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Williams understands FW41 flaws, not writing off 2018 season – Paddy Lowe

Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe insists the team aren't writing of the 2018 season despite their current situation, which sees the squad sitting last in the standings with just four points, whereas last year they had 18 points after five races. The team has struggled to get on top of its FW41 which follows a new high-downforce philosophy, unlike previous cars which have focussed on top-speed and therefore performed best at circuits with long straights such as Baku, Monza and Malaysia. Lowe admitted the team knew the car was flawed when it first hit the track during pre-season testing in February and they have been working to better understand why that is. 'From the minute...
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