Williams missed the Barcelona 2026 pre-season test not because of a major weight problem with their new car, but due to production delays, the team has clarified. Some earlier reports suggested the car was overweight, but Williams says that was not the reason they skipped the session.
Instead, the team was simply late getting the new car ready in time for the secret test, and they chose to focus on finishing construction rather than rushing to bring an incomplete car. Williams emphasizes that they are working to complete their 2026 car properly and will continue preparations ahead of the official testing and the start of the season.
In short, Williams didn’t attend the Barcelona test because of build delays, and not because of a serious technical or weight issue with the chassis.