Following an impressive Friday practice day at the Canadian Grand Prix, Williams seemed cautious, attributing their strong performance to running a different program than their competitors. Both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were in the top positions in the practice sessions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
The team’s performance marked a return to form after a non-scoring race in Barcelona, and they are hopeful for a good race in Montreal, aiming to get back into the points. Albon stressed the importance of continuous improvement to maintain momentum into Saturday’s qualifying session.
While the drivers acknowledged the car’s solid foundation, they highlighted the need to work on issues like brake performance and overall speed to be competitive. Sainz emphasized the importance of making the right tyre choices and strategy decisions during the race weekend, acknowledging that the team may still have room for improvement.
Despite their positive start, both drivers acknowledged the challenges ahead in achieving their goal of scoring good points and remaining competitive in the highly contested field. The team remains focused on fine-tuning their performance to maximise their potential in the upcoming sessions.
