James Vowles confident about retaining Albon and Sainz for Williams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Williams team principal James Vowles expressed confidence in keeping drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for the upcoming season. Vowles emphasized the importance of transparency, stating the drivers would communicate if they were considering leaving. Despite challenges this season, including an overweight car, the team aims to show improvement and retain both drivers' commitment to Williams. Vowles also highlighted that both drivers appreciate their roles in shaping the team’s future.
- •Vowles aims to improve the FW48 car for future races.
- •Albon and Sainz reportedly committed to their futures at Williams.
- •Williams finished fifth in the constructors' championship last season.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — James Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options
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"Williams team principal James Vowles is adamant that the British Formula 1 team will be able to keep hold of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for next season, and would be transparent if they wanted to leave. The Grove squad made significant progress with its car last season and moved up to fifth in the constructors' championship, but 2026 has so far failed to deliver on its aspirations; this year's ...Keep reading
"Williams is keen to keep both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for 2027
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 9:01 AMJames Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options
Williams is keen to keep both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for 2027
- Motorsport.comJun 20, 2026, 9:01 AMJames Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options
Williams team principal James Vowles is adamant that the British Formula 1 team will be able to keep hold of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for next season, and would be transparent if they wanted to leave. The Grove squad made significant progress with its car last season and moved up to fifth in the constructors' championship, but 2026 has so far failed to deliver on its aspirations; this year's ...Keep reading
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