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Carlos Sainz urges the need for patience as Williams looks to complete an F1 recovery.
Carlos Sainz emphasized the need for patience in Williams’ recovery efforts in the 2026 Formula 1 season, following a challenging start due to development setbacks.
Despite being behind on development, Williams showed progress with a delayed upgrade at the Miami Grand Prix, resulting in their first double points finish led by Sainz.
Sainz acknowledged the team’s weight issues and the gap to front-runners, emphasizing the ongoing effort required for further improvements.
He mentioned that it will likely take several months before Williams completes its turnaround, with continuous focus on addressing weaknesses and building on positives.
As of now, Williams is ranked eighth in the constructors’ championship with a path ahead to catch up with rivals like Racing Bulls and Audi.
