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Carlos Sainz has revealed Williams is undergoing a thorough process to ensure the “extreme” and “peculiar” limitations that have long plagued the team aren’t prevalent in the car that it debuts under F1’s new 2026 regulations.
Carlos Sainz has revealed that Williams is working diligently to address the enduring weaknesses in the team’s new car as per the 2026 Formula 1 rules. Despite the team’s recent successes, including accumulating more points in 2025 than in the previous seven seasons combined, Sainz has faced challenges due to incidents and technical issues, resulting in a significant points gap compared to his teammate Alex Albon.
Nevertheless, Sainz’s speed has remained evident, with a tie of eight fastest qualifying laps each against Albon. However, he admits to struggling to fully connect with the FW47 due to inherent limitations in the car, hindering his performance potential.
While Sainz aims to optimize his performance in the remaining races, he acknowledges that driving around the car’s weaknesses poses a challenge, requiring a specific approach that may not align with his natural driving style.
Despite the obstacles, Sainz remains confident in his ability to contribute essential points for Williams to maintain its position in fifth place in the Constructors’ standings, especially after the notable progress the team has made in challenging rivals like Ferrari.
Sainz emphasizes the importance of executing race weekends effectively and capitalizing on opportunities for strong points finishes to further elevate Williams’ performance in the competitive F1 field.
