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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Carlos Sainz pens new Williams deal in ‘show of faith’ in F1 team boss James Vowles

Carlos Sainz (right) has committed his future to James Vowles’ project at Williams - (Getty)

Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract to stay at Williams, completing the team’s driver line-up for 2027 alongside Alex Albon.

The Spanish race winner, who joined from Ferrari in 2025, has been heavily linked with Red Bull and Alpine given Williams’s struggles so far this season. After 11 rounds, Sainz has just six points to his name.

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