What happened: WilliamsRacing reported that Alex was P11 and Carlos P12 in the final few minutes of FP1. Both cars were finishing the session on medium tyres.

Why it matters: The update points to both entries running close together just outside the top 10 during practice. Medium-tyre running can indicate setup and race-prep priorities rather than a full qualifying-style push.

What to watch: Watch whether either car switches compounds or improves late in the session. The next benchmark is how that pace carries into qualifying preparation.