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Carlos Sainz extends contract with Williams for 2027 season

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Carlos Sainz extends contract with Williams for 2027 season
Summary

Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams, ensuring he remains with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The announcement comes a day after team-mate Alex Albon confirmed his new deal. Sainz joined Williams in 2025, securing two podium finishes last season as the team climbed to P5 in the Constructors' Championship. Despite challenges in the current season, Sainz expresses confidence in the team's potential to improve. The next upgrade package is expected before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, aiming for better results moving forward.

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  • •Sainz's contract will keep him at Williams through 2027.
  • •Albon signed an extension the day prior to Sainz's announcement.
  • •Sainz achieved two podiums after joining Williams in 2025.
  • •Williams aims to improve performance with an upcoming upgrade package.
Latest Updates
  • 2:37 PMESPN F1 — Sainz extends Williams stay with new contract
  • 1:32 PMAutosport — Williams confirms F1 2027 line-up with Sainz extension
  • 1:30 PMMotorsport.com — Carlos Sainz to remain at Williams for F1 2027
  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Sainz Signs Multi-Year Deal as 2027 F1 Contract Confirmed
  • 1:13 PMRacer — Sainz signs multi-year contract extension with Williams
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Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal. The Spaniard’s news comes a day after team-mate Alex Albon agreed just a one-season extension for next year, which will be the Thai-Briton’s sixth campaign with the Grove outfit. For Sainz, 2027 will be his third season at Williams and comes ...Keep reading

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Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal. The Spaniard’s news comes a day after team-mate Alex Albon agreed just a one-season extension for next year, which will be the Thai-Briton’s sixth campaign with the Grove outfit. For Sainz, 2027 will be his third season at Williams and comes ...Keep reading

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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...

— Racerby Chris Medland
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