Williams does not want to become a B-team

Mercedes this year examines the limits of permitted cooperation with Racing Point, Red Bull has had another team in team form for years Toro Rosso / AlphaTauri, with which it intends to further strengthen cooperation, while Ferrari works closely with Alfa Romeo and is even closer to budgetary constraints Haas.

That's right Williams together with McLarn the only constructor without its own engine that strives to remain independent in other segments and is therefore not in very close collaboration with a larger team.

Although they see possible benefits such cooperation, they intend to remain as independent as possible at Williams: “We see advantages, but we do not want to become a B-team,” he said Simon roberts, team boss Williams. “We want to maintain our independence, but we want to be more competitive. We are therefore open to expanding cooperation in the future, but its scope will depend on where we are strong and where we think we need help and support. “

He added that they must be careful which parts they will make and which they will buy: "Due to budget constraints, we can't afford inefficiencies, so we're focused on this aspect in particular."

Roberts he says he can with the new ownership and the money he brings Dorilton Capital, are now investing in the future. “As far as technology is concerned, we can now invest in it and we are already doing so. You don’t see that in the current race car yet, and next year the impact of the novelty will already be largely visible. This year is part of a long-term strategy covering the next five years. The main thing is to invest wisely. We don't want to make mistakes and we look at the long term. ”

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