Will Buxton criticised after comments on Williams’ retro livery timing
Will Buxton drew backlash after questioning Williams’ decision to use a 1981-inspired livery for the Spanish Grand Prix. Reports said he linked his criticism to the date of 9/11 and described the timing as unwise.
Multiple outlets reported backlash directed at Will Buxton after he questioned Williams’ choice of livery timing. The reaction followed comments in which he linked the team’s retro design to the 9/11 anniversary.
Williams used a throwback look for the Spanish Grand Prix, with reports describing it as a retro livery inspired by the team’s 1981 design. Crash.net said Buxton called the timing "unwise," while PlanetF1 reported significant backlash over the remarks.
Both reports centred on the same issue: Buxton’s criticism of when the livery was used, rather than the design itself. The coverage focused on the negative response to his comments.