Williams team leaders affirm Albon and Sainz want to stay
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Williams F1 team principal James Vowles addressed suggestions that drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz need reassurance about the team's direction. Vowles emphasized both drivers expressed a desire to continue with the team as it looks to improve its standing after recent performance declines. The team's fall from competitiveness raises challenges in retaining talent. Upcoming strategies will likely focus on enhancing performance to ensure driver satisfaction and retention.
- •James Vowles insists Albon and Sainz want to remain with Williams.
- •Team experienced a drop from fifth place recently.
- •Retention of drivers is critical for rebuilding team performance.
- 1:30 PMMotorsport.com — Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’
"“Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos; they want to be part of this journey, and that's the best I can tell you.” This is how Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles reacted to the suggestion that his team needs to show drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz it is heading in the right direction. The aforementioned suggestion is nothing far-fetched, given the outfit has tumbled from fifth in the 2025 ...Keep reading
"Williams Team Principal James Vowles is hopeful that Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon will remain with the squad in the years ahead, despite a tricky start to the season.
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External links- Motorsport.comMay 29, 2026, 1:30 PMWilliams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’
“Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos; they want to be part of this journey, and that's the best I can tell you.” This is how Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles reacted to the suggestion that his team needs to show drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz it is heading in the right direction. The aforementioned suggestion is nothing far-fetched, given the outfit has tumbled from fifth in the 2025 ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Title-focussed Vowles has ‘zero doubt’ on keeping Sainz and Albon
Williams Team Principal James Vowles is hopeful that Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon will remain with the squad in the years ahead, despite a tricky start to the season.
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