Carlos Sainz says Williams lacks pace and reliability in F1
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Carlos Sainz expressed frustration with Williams’ performance during the 2026 Formula 1 season following another disappointing outing in Austria. He acknowledged the team's shortcomings, stating they lack reliability, pace, and a car capable of scoring points. Williams has struggled throughout the season with an overweight and uncompetitive vehicle. As the season progresses, the team will seek improvements to address these ongoing issues.
- •Sainz admits Williams cannot score points this season.
- •Team faces challenges with an overweight and uncompetitive car.
- •Performance concerns highlighted after the Austrian race.
- 3:00 PMMotorsport.com — No reliability and no pace: Carlos Sainz admits Williams doesn’t “have a car capable of scoring points"
"Carlos Sainz and Williams are having a rough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, and the tough times continued in Austria where the Spaniard was forced to admit "we don't have reliability, we don't have pace, we don't have a car capable of scoring points”. Williams has made no secret of its struggles this year as it battles with a car that is overweight and uncompetitive. It has so far scored ...Keep reading
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