Williams was "concerned about losing both" Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon before contract extensions

Williams boss James Vowles admits the team's disastrous 2026 campaign made him worry about losing both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, before the pair re-signed for next year. Williams received a shot in the arm earlier this week when both drivers pledged their future to the struggling outfit. Albon took up an extension f

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 21 : Williams Formula One boss James Vowles said he had feared losing Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz to other teams before new contracts were signed.Vowles told reporters at the Dutch Grand Prix that the extensions, announced this week, were "incredibly important" as a public vote of confidence

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.

Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams that will keep him with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season and beyond.

The team will run an unchanged line-up for 2027 after Alex Albon extended his terms on Tuesday.