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Williams achieves Q3 but faces mixed results at Azerbaijan GP

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Williams achieves Q3 but faces mixed results at Azerbaijan GP
Summary

At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Williams progressed to Q3 for the first time in 2026, although it did not start there due to a grid penalty for Carlos Sainz. The team scored points for the first time since Monaco but Alex Albon crashed out during the race. The weekend was pivotal as it marked a significant upgrade for the team. Moving forward, Williams will assess the performance of its upgrades in subsequent races.

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By the Numbers
  • •Williams reaches Q3 for the first time in 2026.
  • •Carlos Sainz received a grid penalty, affecting the team's starting position.
  • •The team scored points for the first time since Monaco.
  • •Alex Albon crashed out during the race.
  • •Azerbaijan marked a significant upgrade weekend for Williams.
Latest Updates
  • 10:26 AMAutosport — Azerbaijan GP was a step forward for upgraded Williams - but real test is still to come
  • 10:22 AMMotorsport.com — What's next for Williams after Baku B-spec yields mixed fortunes
What they're saying
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If there is a definition of a mixed bag, that's what the Baku weekend was to Williams. It progressed to Q3 for the first time in 2026, but didn't start there due to a grid penalty for Carlos Sainz. It scored points for the first time since Monaco, with some fortune, but also saw Alex Albon crash out. Azerbaijan was a key weekend circled in red on Williams' calendar as it finally upgraded an ...Keep reading

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If there is a definition of a mixed bag, that's what the Baku weekend was to Williams. It progressed to Q3 for the first time in 2026, but didn't start there due to a grid penalty for Carlos Sainz. It scored points for the first time since Monaco, with some fortune, but also saw Alex Albon crash out. Azerbaijan was a key weekend circled in red on Williams' calendar as it finally upgraded an ...Keep reading

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