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Carlos Sainz hailed the delayed Williams Formula 1 upgrades that powered him to points at the Miami Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz expressed his relief that Williams finally implemented its planned ‘race one’ package for the Miami Grand Prix, resulting in both cars earning points. The team had faced challenges at the start of the 2026 season, missing the Barcelona shakedown, dealing with weight issues, and racing without the intended package for the first three rounds. Sainz and teammate Alex Albon achieved a double-points finish in Miami after struggling to score in previous races. Despite the progress, Sainz acknowledged the need to further improve the performance of the car by shedding weight. Williams had high expectations for the season, aiming to climb up from the bottom of the constructors’ table through focused development efforts. Sainz emphasized the importance of building on their recent success, aiming to close the performance gap to the leading teams.
