Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Motorsport
Motorsport
Sport
Ben Vinel

Carlos Sainz denies 2027 Audi F1 talks: ‘I never considered leaving Williams’

Carlos Sainz says he never considered leaving the Williams Formula 1 team, having signed a new deal for 2027 last week alongside team-mate Alexander Albon.

For the legendary British team, a nine-time constructors’ championship winner, 2026 has been a tough season so far. The FW48 has been losing ground in the pecking order and has failed to score any points in the last six rounds. This openly led team principal James Vowles to fear he may not be able to retain his current line-up.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.