Sainz signs multi-year contract extension with Williams

Carlos Sainz has committed his future to Williams by signing a new multi-year contract with the team.

Following confirmation of Alex Albon’s new deal on Tuesday, Sainz ensures it will be an unchanged line-up for Williams in 2027. The Spaniard joined from Ferrari in 2025 and scored two podiums with Williams towards the end of last season, but a tougher start to this year leaves him with just six points to his name heading into this weekend's Dutch GP.

“I’m thrilled to announce my continued journey with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team family!” Sainz said. “I truly believe in the people that form this team, both at the factory and at the racetracks, and the investments and hard work that are happening in the background.

“We have what it takes to turn this around together. I’m as committed as I was on day one to helping get Williams back to where it belongs, and I look forward to creating more memories with the team.”

Despite a poor season so far, team principal James Vowles says securing the commitment of both drivers stands Williams in good stead for the future. 

“From the moment he joined, Carlos’ talent behind the steering wheel and dedication back at the factory have been extremely valuable for this project - working day in, day out with his engineers to find every millisecond,” Vowles said. “He is a leader of this team, and I’m thrilled that he can see what’s possible as we continue to rebuild it. 

“It’s not just his racecraft and speed that stand out, but the work he does behind the scenes in the pursuit of high performance. Carlos shares the belief and ambition we have at Atlassian Williams F1 Team and is pushing every day to deliver it.

“Along with Alex, I truly believe we have one of the strongest line-ups on the grid, and a team capable of fighting for every ounce of performance together.”