Williams Crafts New Strategy for Carlos Sainz Ahead of 2026 Season

Williams F1 team is reworking its approach for the 2026 campaign to extract more from driver Carlos Sainz. The new plan emphasizes extracting higher cornering speeds from Sainz while simultaneously upgrading the car's aerodynamics and power unit performance.

Early testing showed Sainz struggling to break into the top twenty, prompting the team to focus on chassis improvements and strategic tyre management to secure a Q2 appearance.