Overview
- Barclays signs a global deal as Williams’ Official Banking Partner in the bank’s first Formula 1 collaboration.
- Branding will feature on the FW48, on the helmets of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, on team clothing, in garages and across hospitality, with the car’s livery unveiling scheduled for today.
- Santander’s sponsorship of Williams ends from 2026, while the bank remains Formula 1’s official banking partner and plans increased presence at selected grands prix.
- Williams has recently added partners including Anthropic, BNY, Sparco and Wilkinson Sword, which the team links to preparations for major 2026 regulatory changes.
- After conducting a private shakedown, Williams says the FW48 will bypass the Barcelona running and appear at Bahrain for official testing.