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Williams Makes Major 2027 Move as Carlos Sainz Signs New Deal

August 20, 2026
Williams Makes Major 2027 Move as Carlos Sainz Signs New Deal

Williams has officially confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 season. Following Alex Albon’s contract extension, the team announced a new multi-year agreement with Carlos Sainz. Sainz will remain with Williams as part of the team’s long-term project. Team Principal James Vowles highlighted the Spaniard’s important contribution both on track and in his work with the engineers to improve the car. He also praised Sainz for sharing the team’s ambitions and commitment to its development. Vowles added that the combination of Sainz and Albon represents one of the strongest driver pairings in Formula 1 today. Sainz said he continues to believe in Williams, its people and the potential of the project. The Spaniard is determined to keep working towards helping the team return to a more competitive position and fight for strong results in the future.

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