Sainz Re-Signs at Williams, Securing Full 2027 Line-Up
Williams has locked down the other half of its 2027 line-up, with Carlos Sainz signing a multi-year extension just hours after teammate Alex Albon put pen to paper on his own new deal.
What Made Sainz Stay Despite a Tough Season?
Sainz joined Williams last year believing the team was well placed to capitalise on this season's regulation reset. It hasn't worked out that way: the car arrived late, ran heavy in launch specification, and has lacked the pace to fight at the front, fuelling speculation that Sainz could look elsewhere, with Audi and Aston Martin both mentioned as options.
Instead, he has committed. No specific length of the contract has been detailed, though it is likely to include options over the coming years.
"There are many reasons to stay and continue to push with the team," Sainz said. "First and foremost, because of the people who form this big family. I believe in the strength of the group in order to be successful, and I think the people at Williams have the right talent, motivation and passion to bring this team back to the top."
He described "transparent and honest" conversations with team management, including team principal James Vowles, about what had gone wrong this season and what needed to change.
"There are also a lot of changes, investments and projects happening in the background that make me believe we are on the right path," Sainz said. "We have hit a bump in the road this season, but we have all the right ingredients to bounce back and come back stronger."
What Does Sainz Expect From Himself Now?
He added he wanted a working environment "in which everyone can take responsibility for their actions with a view to improving," and said he remains confident results will follow if the team stays focused on the process.
"If we focus on the process, pay attention to the details and trust our instincts, I'm convinced the results will follow," he said.
Vowles was equally bullish about his driver's role in the rebuild. "He is a leader of this team, and I'm thrilled that he can see what's possible as we continue to rebuild it," the team boss said. "It's not just his race craft and speed that stand out, but the work he does behind the scenes in the pursuit of high performance."
Related: Albon Re-Signs at Williams as Sainz Decision Nears
With both drivers now locked in, Williams heads into the second half of 2026, starting with this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, with line-up stability as it tries to turn its incoming upgrades into results.
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Only a one year deal, Carlos will look elsewhere by midseason if Williams produce another dud, for all we actually know, he may have already signed some sort of deal with Audi for 28
Multi-year means more than one, although he wasn't out of contract, so this is basically only about exercising his option.
Off the Williams website---With his future settled after signing a "new" multi-year contract with the team
Sounds very much like a new contract has been signed, otherwise theyd say option taken up dont you think?
Now your right multi year means more than a year, but in reality it only means 12mth contracts with options on both sides, unless theyve a Danny R Mcl style contract, which id bet these days no one has