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Williams determined to fix their 2018 problems

20:40, 12 Jun 2018

byJake Williams-Smith

Williams is determined to fix the mess that has become their 2018 season. The teams' car has been underperforming and has led to a series of sackings as they try to put their season back on track.

Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Claire Williams said that the Grove-based outfit was working hard to make amends for the poor start to their 2018.

"We have to fix this car. We don't give up, we can't give up during a season as we're an independent team. If we gave up our sponsors would probably give up and we can't afford to do that.

"It is hard work, we have also got to look at next year's car but this is going to be the bedrock of next year's car. We have got to get this car right if we are going to make steps forward next season.

"It hasn't been the best year and it is really difficult. It is difficult to keep morale up but the guys are doing a great job. It's been the one thing I've been quite surprised by, how strong the morale is and everyone has dug in really deep and found the Williams fighting spirit.

"That's all we can ask from them at the moment. We are putting them through the mill but everyone is working really hard and we have to get ourselves out of this."