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After an encouraging start to the season, Williams has had to deal with multiple reliability issues in recent races.
Carlos Sainz expressed concerns about Williams’ recent reliability issues, especially after a disastrous race in Austria where the team suffered its first double retirement of the season. Sainz faced challenges throughout the weekend, culminating in a rear brake fire before the race even started. Teammate Alex Albon also retired early, continuing a streak of reliability issues for Williams.
Despite the setbacks, Sainz remains confident in the team’s pace and performance this season. The team holds fifth place in the constructors’ standings, showing their competitiveness in the midfield battles. Williams is working to address the recurring reliability issues and improve their overall performance.
Amidst speculation about driver movements in the F1 paddock, reports surfaced about Mercedes offering Max Verstappen a contract for 2026, which could potentially lead to a vacancy at Red Bull. Sainz, a former Toro Rosso driver with ties to Red Bull, was asked about his interest in a possible move to the team but did not provide a definitive answer. The situation remains uncertain as the F1 season progresses.
