Drivers, Team Principal and F1 CEO hail Williams' 50th anniversary
Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, James Vowles and Stefano Domenicali on a team they call "incredibly special" as the 2027 celebrations are revealed
Published
15 OCT 2026
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Atlassian Williams F1 Team will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027, beginning with ‘W50 Live’ – an event at Leake Street in London, an event that will bring to life our remarkable story.
Ahead of our landmark season, which will be packed with plenty of celebrations, here is what the people at the heart of it had to say.
Alex Albon
“Williams is a very special and historic team that has created incredible memories for millions of fans throughout half a century of racing. It will be an honour to represent the team in its 50th year, and to give the supporters that cheer us on around the world a chance to be part of the celebrations too. The spirit that Frank Williams started with still drives us as a team, and I can't wait to experience that throughout the year."
Carlos Sainz
“Williams is an incredibly special team to be part of. There’s a real family feel and a set of values that you rarely find in any sport, and I’m very proud to be part of that. The 50th anniversary is a great moment to reflect on and celebrate everything this team has achieved, but it’s also about using that legacy as a reminder of where we want to be: at the front of this sport, both in terms of performance and innovation.
“We know what Williams has been capable of in the past, and now it’s our turn to keep building this team back into a winning team. It’s not an easy challenge, but it comes with an exciting journey, and on our 50th anniversary, I trust we will take another step towards our ultimate goal.”
James Vowles, Team Principal
“It is incredible to think that over 100 F1 teams have come and gone since Frank Williams built this team from next to nothing with a determination to race and win against motorsport’s powerhouses. That independence, passion and relentless will to win remain in our DNA as we enter our 50th year. Our celebrations will reintroduce the heroes and stories that have forged Williams’ legacy to a new generation of fans, who will carry us forward to reach new heights.”
Stefano Domenicali, CEO, Formula 1
“It is incredible to celebrate 50 years of Williams in Formula 1. Sir Frank Williams built one of the defining teams in our sport, founded on determination, resilience and an uncompromising desire to succeed. Those values continue to inspire the team today as it writes the next chapter of its remarkable story. Williams is not only a vital part of our history, but of Formula 1's identity, with achievements, memories and moments that will forever hold a special place in our sport."
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