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Sainz Talks Future with Williams, Stays if Team Recovers

7/24/2026

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Carlos Sainz will meet Williams team principal James Vowles this summer to discuss his future.
He said his stay beyond 2026 depends on how quickly Williams rebounds, aiming for a three- to four-year horizon.
In his first season he secured podiums in Azerbaijan and Qatar, delivering Williams its first podiums in four years and six of the team’s eleven points.

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Carlos Sainz will meet Williams team principal James Vowles this summer to discuss his future.
He said his stay beyond 2026 depends on how quickly Williams rebounds, aiming for a three- to four-year horizon.
In his first season he secured podiums in Azerbaijan and Qatar, delivering Williams its first podiums in four years and six of the team’s eleven points.