Williams Racing Nears Sponsorship Deal with Atlassian

    Feb 6th, 2025

    Summary

    Williams Racing is close to finalizing a title sponsorship deal with Australian technology company Atlassian for the 2025 F1 season. This potential partnership follows the team's recent collaboration with banking firm Santander, demonstrating a proactive approach to strengthen their commercial position after a challenging ninth-place finish in the constructors' standings in 2024. Under team principal James Vowles, Williams is determined to regain competitiveness in F1, particularly with the addition of accomplished driver Carlos Sainz, who secured two victories last season with Ferrari.

    The team is preparing for the unveiling of its new car, the FW47, scheduled for February 14, 2025, at Silverstone. Vowles has expressed optimism regarding Sainz's impact on the team's performance, believing that the new partnerships and talent could lead to a brighter future in the sport. The launch will be followed by a collective season event in London, further showcasing Williams' ambitions for the upcoming season.