Williams' difficulties stem partly from an infrastructure overhaul that delayed car production and resulted in an overweight FW48 chassis at the start of the season.
Despite efforts to reduce weight, both drivers reported decreased performance with lighter specifications, highlighting ongoing aerodynamic and chassis challenges.
Investor scrutiny of Vowles has increased as Williams struggles to keep pace with rivals like Aston Martin and Cadillac, who have shown progress with their upgrades this season.
Though there is no immediate threat to Vowles' position, failure of the Baku upgrade could alter the team's leadership landscape.
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Vowles concluded, "We go into the summer break with frustration, but also the desire to make everything right in our future."
