Carlos Sainz reveals message to Williams factory after tough 2026 F1 start: "Take it personal"

Carlos Sainz has revealed the message he gave to staff at the Williams Formula 1 team factory following a tough start to the 2026 season. After securing two podiums with the Grove outfit in his first year with the team in 2025, there were high hopes for 2026. But the team arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain on the

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Financial terms were not disclosed for the 31-year-old Spanish driver.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 25: Carlos Sainz of Spain and Williams arrives in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 25, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Sona Maleterova/Getty Images) | Getty Images Earlier this week, Williams confirmed that driver Alex Albon

Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal. The Spaniard’s news comes a day after team-mate Alex Albon agreed just a one-season extension for next year, which will be the Thai-Briton’s sixth campaign with the Grove outfit.

Alex Albon has signed a one-year contract extension with Williams to continue driving for the team until the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season.