Williams Driver Sainz Extends Contract for 2027 Formula 1 Season
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Wednesday 19 August 2026 14:18, UK Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams that will keep him with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season and beyond.
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BBC SportPublished Carlos Sainz has signed a new contract to stay at the Williams team into 2027 and beyond.
SB NationOn Wednesday, the team confirmed that Carlos Sainz would be back next season as well, solidifying the team’s lineup for the 2027 season. Williams announced that Sainz agreed to a “new multi-year contract” with Williams, “confirming his trust in the team’s comeback project.”
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The announcement follows team-mate Alex Albon's new one-year deal for 2027. In a statement Sainz said: "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.
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Sky SportsWednesday's announcement came a day after the team had confirmed that Sainz's team-mate Alex Albon had signed a one-year extension to remain with the team for the 2027 season, with both drivers' previous deals having been set to expire at the end of 2026.
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”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,” said Sainz. “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.”
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Sky SportsSainz said: "I'm thrilled to announce my continued journey with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team family!
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“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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BBC Sport"It's not just his race craft 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 Williams and is pushing every day to deliver it."
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Earlier this week, Williams confirmed that driver Alex Albon would be back for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
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SMH SportAlbon commits to Williams Alex Albon has announced he will remain with Williams for the 2027 F1 season. He will become the team's longest-serving driver.
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02 Sky Sports The Spaniard had expressed doubt over his future with Williams amid a second campaign with the team that has failed to deliver the strong results of 2025, which makes his decision to sign a multi-year deal something of a surprise.
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03 BBC Sport With his current deal ending at the end of this season, Sainz has decided to sign "a multi-year contract", despite a slump in form for a team that won the last of their nine constructors' championships in 1997.
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04 SB Nation The news locks in the veteran drivers for Williams’ 50th anniversary year in 2027.
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