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Carlos Sainz steps up to rescue Williams amid F1 pre-season testing disaster

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February 1, 2026
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Carlos Sainz steps up to rescue Williams amid F1 pre-season testing disaster

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 5, 2025 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. arrives ahead of practice REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Title: Williams Faces F1 Setback as Carlos Sainz Steps Up with a Lifeline!

In a shocking twist of events, Williams Racing finds itself grappling with significant delays just as the Formula 1 pre-season tests ramp up. Team principal James Vowles has revealed that the team was forced to withdraw from a crucial closed-door test in Barcelona after uncovering alarming weight discrepancies with their latest car, the FW48. Speculation is rife that the car is tipping the scales at a staggering 20 to 30 kilograms over the limit—a catastrophic issue that could derail any hopes of competitive performance.

The turmoil doesn’t stop there! Williams has already faced an earlier setback when it failed a mandatory crash test, casting a dark cloud over the team’s ambitions for the upcoming 2026 season. What was once a wave of optimism has now transformed into a desperate scramble for solutions, leaving both drivers, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, reeling from the unexpected blow. Last season, they managed to extract the maximum potential from the FW47, propelling the team to a commendable fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship.

Amid this chaos, Carlos Sainz, who is on a quest to revive his career following his exit from Ferrari, has stepped up in a show of solidarity. The Spaniard is eager to lend his expertise to help Williams navigate this treacherous terrain and find a pathway back to the pinnacle of motorsport. Following a discussion with Vowles, Sainz’s readiness to assist was crystal clear. “From the second I’ve called him, his first question is, ‘What can I do to help? I’m here with you and supportive,’” Vowles disclosed, highlighting Sainz’s commitment to the team during this challenging time.

Vowles echoed the frustrations felt by both himself and Sainz, noting, “We’re here to go racing or go testing at this point in time, or going shakedown, as it is. But we’re not.” Despite the grim circumstances, Williams remains defiant. The team is gearing up for a private shakedown session at Silverstone, with plans to arrive in Bahrain for the official pre-season tests scheduled to commence in just over a week.

The stakes are high, and the pressure is mounting! Will Williams be able to rectify these weight issues and regain its competitive edge? With Sainz’s potential support and the team’s resilience, fans are left wondering if a comeback is on the horizon. As the countdown to the Bahrain tests ticks away, all eyes will be on Williams to see if they can transform this setback into a comeback story for the ages.

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