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Carlos Sainz is eager to influence the Williams 2026 car while also managing expectations for the F1 2026 regulations.

Sainz eager to have a say in Williams’ 2026 challenger while managing expectations amid regulation changes for new F1 season

Rebecca Malitz14 minutes ago4 hours ago04 mins mins

Carlos Sainz is eager to have a say in Williams’s 2026 F1 challenger, emphasizing the importance of the power unit while remaining cautious about raising expectations amid the uncertainties introduced by the new 2026 regulations. Formula 1 is moving towards completely new regulations for the 2026 F1 season, which will introduce new power units and…

Williams driver Alex Albon finishes 8th in the Drivers' Championship and ninth in the Pit Debrief F1 2025 driver rankings.

F1 2025 Driver Rankings: 9th | Alex Albon

Rebecca Malitz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Alex Albon comes in at ninth in Pit Debrief’s F1 2025 Driver Rankings, on the back of the Williams driver completing one of his most competitive seasons to date. Albon finished the 2025 F1 season 8th in the Drivers’ Championship with 73 points, the best result for the London-born driver since he joined Williams in…

Carlos Sainz at the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP

Sainz aiming for race wins in 2026 F1 season with Williams

Eleanor Cooper2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins mins

Carlos Sainz has stated that he will be looking for race wins in the 2026 F1 season after a strong start with Williams in 2025. Asked about his progress in the team so far, having left Scuderia Ferrari at the end of last year, Sainz said he had a “season to be proud of”. The…

Williams F1 boss James Vowles praised Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon’s partnership, calling it a major asset as the team heads into 2026

Vowles praises Sainz–Albon partnership as Williams eyes further progress after standout 2025 F1 season

Magdalena Put2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins mins

Williams team principal James Vowles praised the working relationship between Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon as the 2025 F1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi. The Grove-based team has momentum on their side heading into the new year, having finished a commendable P5 in the Constructors’ standings. Sainz’s performance in particular drew attention following his…

Sainz on difficult race for Williams at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Lucrezia Costa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins mins

Carlos Sainz rounded off his first F1 season as driver for Williams with a P13 in the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. It was an unfortunate point-less end to a spectacular season, during which the former Ferrari driver had managed to score two rather impressive podiums for the British team. Neither Williams driver managed to score…

Alex Albon's Williams passing under the lights at Yas Marina. He finished 16th at the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Albon rues failed strategy at F1 Abu Dhabi GP in P16 finish, but celebrates successful season

Lenny Sundahl3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins mins

Alex Albon’s season ended with a disappointing trip to the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, where the Williams driver qualified 17th and finished 16th. Two-stop strategy fails to pan out at F1 Abu Dhabi GP He was one of the drivers adopting a two-stop strategy, including Nico Hulkenberg, who started 18th. While the Sauber driver parlayed…

Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon walk in the Paddock ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar.

Sainz and Albon back Norris to win F1 championship in Abu Dhabi

Aslıhan Alp4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins mins

The Williams drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, expressed their interest in the title fight at the last race of the 2025 F1 season in Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris currently leads the championship by 12 points ahead of Max Verstappen, while his teammate Oscar Piastri is 4 points behind the Dutchman. Though Sainz and Albon…

Sainz and Albon praise Williams ahead of F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Sainz and Albon reflect on Williams’ breakthrough season ahead of F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Antonina Jaromin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins mins

Williams has officially claimed P5 in the 2025 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon reflecting on a standout season ahead of the F1 Abu Dhabi GP. Sainz credits the FW47 Nearing the end of his first year with Williams, Sainz highlighted in his print media session the team’s progress and the…

Finishing just outside of the points in P11 after putting up a strong fight, Alex Albon had quite a tricky weekend at the F1 Qatar GP.

Albon left dejected after F1 Qatar GP tyre restrictions and the Safety Car limited strategy options

Ana-Maria Andronic4 weeks ago4 weeks ago03 mins mins

Finishing just outside of the points in P11 after putting up a strong fight, Alex Albon had quite a tricky weekend at the F1 Qatar GP. The Thai driver suffered from the tyre strategy restrictions caused by the Safety Car. Nevertheless, there is one more round to hopefully finish off the 2025 season on a…

The FIA held its annual review meeting with F1 drivers to discuss the driving standards guidelines and stewarding decisions. F1 drivers discussed controversial penalties such as Oscar Piastri's penalty in Brazil.

Need to Know: FIA’s Driving Standards Meeting for F1 Drivers

Disha Rawal1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

The FIA hosted its third annual driving standards review meeting with F1 drivers during the Qatar GP. F1 drivers discussed driving standards and penalty guidelines, shared their perspective with stewards, and ensure that regulations are applied clearly and consistently. The 2025 F1 season has seen numerous controversial stewarding decisions. Most recently, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri received…