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Williams struggles in F1 as Aston Martin emerges as a top competitor

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:54 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Williams struggles in F1 as Aston Martin emerges as a top competitor

Summary

Carlos Sainz stated that the Williams Formula 1 team is currently trailing in performance, now only ahead of Cadillac. Alexander Albon, Sainz's teammate, expressed frustration over frequent blue flags during races. Williams started the season reasonably well, securing 11 points in the first six events and ranking eighth in the constructors' standings as of the Monaco Grand Prix. The team's struggles have led to questions about their competitiveness in the current F1.

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By the Numbers

•Carlos Sainz claims Williams only leads Cadillac in performance.
•Alexander Albon comments on excessive blue flags affecting racing.
•Williams scored 11 points in the first six races of the season.
•The team was eighth in the constructors' standings after Monaco.
•Aston Martin is highlighted as a higher-performing team.

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What they're saying

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Carlos Sainz says the Williams Formula 1 team now only leads Cadillac in terms of on-track performance, as team-mate Alexander Albon laments an excessive amount of blue flags. F1’s new era started just about decently for Williams, which scored 11 points across the first six rounds of the season and lay eighth in the constructors’ standings following the Monaco Grand Prix. But Sainz ...Keep reading
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