Carlos Sainz has signed a new multi-year contract at Williams for the 2027 F1 season and beyond.
Sainz’s new one-year contract matches that of teammate, Alex Albon who has too renewed for one more season, leaving the door for a driver line-up revamp at Williams in 2028 if the option to further extend Sainz’s contract isn’t activated.
Sainz has so far participated in 35 races for the team since his move from Ferrari in 2025, across which he has scored 70 points in total and finished third at both Azerbaijan and Qatar Grands Prix last season.
Speaking about his decision to stay amidst rumours over his future, Sainz iterated his commitment to the team despite a difficult season.
“I’m thrilled to announce my continued journey with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team family! I truly believe in the people that form this team, both at the factory and at the racetracks, and the investments and hard work that are happening in the background. We have what it takes to turn this around together.
“I’m as committed as I was on day one to helping get Williams back to where it belongs, and I look forward to creating more memories with the team.”
Williams Team Principal, James Vowles added: “From the moment he joined, Carlos’ talent behind the steering wheel and dedication back at the factory have been extremely valuable for this project – working day in, day out with his engineers to find every millisecond.
“He is a leader of this team, and I’m thrilled that he can see what’s possible as we continue to rebuild it.
“It’s not just his racecraft and speed that stand out, but the work he does behind the scenes in the pursuit of high performance. Carlos shares the belief and ambition we have at Atlassian Williams F1 Team and is pushing every day to deliver it.
“Along with Alex, I truly believe we have one of the strongest line-ups on the grid, and a team capable of fighting for every ounce of performance together.”
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