Williams F1 2027: drivers, Mercedes power and where to see the team

Williams F1 2027 drivers: Albon and Sainz

Alexander Albon, who races for Thailand, drives number 23. He debuted in 2019 and has no wins yet. The team has confirmed that he stays for 2027, rewarding a consistent run of performances. Albon is known for squeezing points out of difficult weekends, so he is a good driver to follow on circuits where overtaking is hard and strategy decides the result.

Carlos Sainz Jr. is Spanish, drives number 55 and debuted in 2015. He has 4 wins and has committed to Williams, completing its 2027 line-up. His arrival gives the team an experienced race winner to work alongside Albon. Spanish fans who travel to a race often fill whole stands in his colours, so it is worth booking early if you want a seat in the same area.

Mercedes engine in the Williams F1 2027 car

Williams F1 2027 power unit

Williams uses a Mercedes engine for 2027. The same supplier works with the Mercedes factory team, McLaren and Alpine, so Williams fans can compare results across four different chassis with the same engine in the back. Differences in cornering speed and tyre wear are usually the clearest clue to how a team has built its car.

What the Mercedes link means for Williams F1 supporters

A customer engine allows a smaller team to focus resources on the car itself. Our F1 teams 2027 guide shows every supplier and customer.

Grove base and the history of Williams F1

The official entry name is Atlassian Williams F1 Team and its base is at Grove, England. The team has won 9 constructors' titles, which places it among the most decorated names in the sport and well above many newer rivals. It has been a staple of the grid since the late 1970s.

That heritage gives Williams one of the most loyal followings in the paddock. Fans old and new often wear the team's blue colours and visit the grandstands with stories of past title fights, making it an enjoyable team to follow in person. If you want a relaxed, nostalgic day out rather than a loud party, a Williams-themed weekend suits you well.

Where to watch Williams F1 2027 on the calendar

Williams races at all 24 rounds of the F1 2027 calendar, beginning with testing in Bahrain from 24 to 27 February and the Grand Prix on 14 March. For supporters of Sainz, the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on 12 September will be the key date. British fans will head to Silverstone on 4 July, which is closest to the team's base.

The Motorsport calendar 2027 puts every weekend in date order alongside other series. Session times for 2027 have not been announced; organisers normally publish them a few weeks before each event.

Williams F1 2027 tickets and planning

Reserve early for the races you want most, since a good view can make a weekend, especially for events that sell out their best grandstands first. General admission gives freedom, grandstands give a defined view and hospitality adds food and lounges. Use the Tickets button on each race page to see the current categories from our partner sellers.

Read our Motorsport travel guides 2027 for transport, accommodation areas and packing lists, and the F1 and motorsport tickets 2027 page for delivery and resale questions. Return to Motorsport 2027 for the full picture.