Carlos Sainz has re-signed with Williams on a multi-year deal, committing to the Grove team's rebuild one day after Alex Albon extended through 2027. The Spaniard joined Williams in 2025 after losing his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton, turning down multiple offers to buy into Team Principal James Vowles' long-term vision. His first season delivered two podiums and helped Williams climb to P5 in the constructors' standings, but 2026 has been brutal—Sainz sits on six points with a best finish of P9.
Vowles praised Sainz as "a leader of this team," citing not just his racecraft but his factory work hunting milliseconds. Williams is banking on an upgrade package at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to salvage a disappointing campaign. With Sainz and Albon locked in, the team believes it has one of the grid's strongest lineups—now it needs the car to match.
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