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Carlos Sainz urges Williams factory to improve after tough F1 start

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Carlos Sainz urges Williams factory to improve after tough F1 start

Summary

Carlos Sainz addressed the Williams Formula 1 team factory, urging staff to take their challenging start to the 2026 season personally. After earning two podiums in 2025, expectations were high for this season. However, the team faced setbacks, including missed private testing in Barcelona, leading to a difficult pre-season in Bahrain. Sainz's message aims to rally the team and refocus efforts as they look to improve their performance going forward.

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By the Numbers

•Sainz addressed Williams staff following a tough pre-season.
•The team missed private testing in Barcelona.
•Williams earned two podiums in the previous season.
•High hopes existed for the 2026 season.
•The team aims to improve performance after a challenging start.

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8:00 PMMotorsport.com — Carlos Sainz reveals message to Williams factory after tough 2026 F1 start: "Take it personal"

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Carlos Sainz has revealed the message he gave to staff at the Williams Formula 1 team factory following a tough start to the 2026 season. After securing two podiums with the Grove outfit in his first year with the team in 2025, there were high hopes for 2026. But the team arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain on the back foot, having missed private testing in Barcelona, and was faced with ...Keep reading
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