Vowles aims to keep Sainz as Williams' long-term driver
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
James Vowles has expressed a strong commitment to retaining Carlos Sainz at Williams, despite acknowledging that it may take until 2028 for the team to provide him with a competitive, race-winning car. Vowles believes in the long-term plan for Sainz, whose performance and potential continue to be valued by the team. The plan comes as Williams works on improving its performance in the highly competitive Formula 1.
- •Vowles aims to retain Sainz at Williams.
- •Acknowledges a race-winning car may not come until 2028.
- •Williams is focused on its long-term performance strategy.
- •Team management values Sainz's contributions and potential.
- 8:45 AMESPN F1 — Vowles confident in long-term plan for Sainz
"James Vowles is determined to keep Carlos Sainz at Williams but accepts it likely to be 2028 before they could give the Spaniard a race-winning car.
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