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BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - SEPTEMBER 25: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW48 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on September 25, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Joe Portlock/LAT Images)
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Grid penalties handed to Carlos Sainz and Sergio Pérez following 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP Qualifying

Shermaine Wong05 mins

Following the end of qualifying at the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP, Cadillac’s Sergio Pérez and Williams’ Carlos Sainz were handed three-place and five-place grid penalties, respectively. Sergio Pérez handed penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri at 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying Pérez had qualified P20 on the 2026 F1 Azerbaijan GP starting grid. He was then…

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MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW48 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Madring on September 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)
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“It’s frustrating in many ways” : Albon reflects on disappointing 2026 F1 Spanish GP outing

Shermaine Wong04 mins

It was yet another frustrating weekend for Williams’ Alex Albon, who finished at the Madring outside the points, as he took the chequered flag at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP in P15, a lap behind race winner Kimi Antonelli. The Thai-British driver was also the sole Williams who finished the 2026 F1 Spanish GP, as…

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Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso offer opposing verdicts on their incident on Lap 14 at the 2026 F1 Spanish GP that led to a 5-second time penalty for the Williams driver.
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Sainz and Alonso offer opposing views after incident at 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Maahika Banerjee05 mins

F1’s first outing at the highly anticipated Madring was bittersweet for many, with criticisms and questions looming about the track’s overall layout and overtaking potential for future races. However, for home heroes Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, things took an untimely turn on Sunday at the 2026 Spanish GP after the two made contact on…

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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW48 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 06, 2026 in Monza, Italy.
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Williams finds positives after tough 2026 F1 Italian GP weekend

Shermaine Wong06 mins

It was a disappointing 2026 F1 Italian GP for Williams, with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon finishing in a disappointing P13 and P17, respectively. It was an uphill battle from Saturday, with Albon sacrificing his own qualifying session to provide an aerodynamic tow for his teammate. The Thai-British driver initially qualified P18 but took a…

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Vowles 2026 F1 Williams development
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Vowles reveals why Williams are “fighting with one arm tied behind our back” in the 2026 F1 season

Antonina Jaromin05 mins

After a difficult start to the 2026 F1 season, Williams Team Principal James Vowles has opened up about the underlying issues that have hindered the team’s development. The Grove-based team currently sits ninth in the Teams’ Standings after securing only 11 points after 12 rounds. This marks a significant contrast to its 2025 campaign, when…

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Alex Albon reflects on Williams’ missed points opportunity, early pit stop and late collision with Carlos Sainz at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP.
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Albon: Second stint at 2026 F1 Dutch GP a “complete mess” after Williams miss out on points

Maahika Banerjee05 mins

Alex Albon left the 2026 F1 Dutch GP feeling disheartened, not only because of his late-race collision with Carlos Sainz but also because he believed Williams had the potential to turn an otherwise unremarkable day into a points-scoring opportunity. According to Albon, while the team didn’t necessarily have the outright pace to challenge every midfield…

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Sainz after the F1 Dutch GP
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Sainz on his 2026 F1 Dutch GP and the last time at Zandvoort

Kavi Khandelwal04 mins

Carlos Sainz braved the treacherous conditions during a chaotic opening sequence at the F1 Dutch GP. Damp asphalt and a high-banked turn created an instant recipe for disaster on the coast. When looking at the broader picture of the F1 Dutch GP weekend, navigating the unpredictable weather required immense focus from every garage, including Sainz’s,…

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Williams team principal James Vowles opened up about the recent double contract extension for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
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Vowles reveals relief after Sainz and Albon extend Williams contracts ahead of 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Magdalena Put06 mins

Speaking to media on Friday ahead of the F1 2026 Dutch GP, Williams team principal James Vowles opened up about the recent double contract extension for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Sainz and Albon both extended their respective contracts with Williams this week, ending speculation regarding their future at the team.  After a promising 2025…

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