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Carlos Sainz faces extraordinary challenge despite Williams’ progress at Japanese Grand Prix

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
March 28, 2026
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Carlos Sainz Faces Shock Setback as Williams Shows Promise Ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

In a dramatic twist on the first day of practice for the highly anticipated Japanese Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz found himself grappling with unexpected challenges, despite witnessing a commendable leap forward from the Williams team. The Ferrari driver ended the day languishing in 13th place on the timesheets, trailing just shy of two-tenths behind Audi’s Nico Hülkenberg, who secured seventh.

While Sainz was left reeling from the performance of his car, the buzz surrounding Williams was undeniable, as Alex Albon managed to break into the top 10, signaling a significant improvement for the Grove-based squad. Their one-lap speed dazzled fans and pundits alike, igniting fresh hopes for the upcoming qualifying session. However, the thrill was short-lived for Sainz, who experienced a stark disparity in his car's performance when transitioning to high fuel runs.

“This has been a shock,” Sainz admitted, expressing his astonishment at the alarming drop in pace. He went on to question whether the situation was even graver than the struggles he faced during the previous race in Shanghai. The Spaniard has urgently called for a thorough analysis from his team to unravel the mystery behind the drastic performance gap between low and high fuel scenarios.

“We’re trying things, and definitely today it seemed like, at least on low fuel and short runs, we were able to mix it up in the midfield,” Sainz remarked, acknowledging the positives amid the turmoil. However, he lamented, “Unfortunately, when we moved to high fuel, it was a bit of a shock how much of a step backwards we took.”

Despite the setbacks, Sainz remains optimistic, highlighting that there are indeed more positives than negatives emerging from this outing. “So there are some good and bad aspects. Maybe a bit more good than bad. In the end, it’s a good sign that we could at least mix it up on low fuel,” he concluded.

As the teams gear up for the crucial qualifying rounds, the pressure is mounting. Can Sainz and Ferrari uncover the secrets to bridging the gap? And will Williams continue its upward trajectory? Fans are left on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the unfolding drama at the Suzuka Circuit.

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