Carlos Sainz says Williams needs redesign after poor showing in Spain

Carlos Sainz emphasized the need for Williams to return to the drawing board following a disappointing performance at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on June 16, 2026. Both Sainz and teammate Alex Albon finished outside the points, with Sainz placing 12th and Albon failing to finish due to mechanical issues. Despite recent upgrades, Williams struggled with downforce and weight, particularly on the high-speed track. Sainz acknowledged the significant gap to competitors and stressed the necessity of further improvements. Moving forward, Williams has upgrades planned but faces challenges in closing the performance gap this season.