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Williams has struggled in the early phase of the Formula 1 season, but Carlos Sainz is keeping the faith that the team can turn it’s season around.
Carlos Sainz highlighted the challenges Williams is facing in the new Formula 1 season, struggling for pace after a strong finish in 2025. Both Sainz and Alex Albon have been unable to escape Q1, placing the team ahead of only Aston Martin and Cadillac in the constructors’ standings. Sainz attributed the issues to the car being overweight due to production delays and emphasized the need to improve weight, downforce, and balance for better performance.
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to an unexpected five-week break, allowing teams to work on significant upgrades before the Miami Grand Prix in May. Ferrari’s team principal anticipates a shift in the pecking order for the race in Miami, describing it as potentially starting a “new championship.” Sainz expressed hopes for Williams to make substantial improvements for Miami, focusing on reducing weight and adding downforce to enhance competitiveness.
