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Carlos Sainz targets little wins as Williams battles daunting early season struggles

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
March 21, 2026
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Carlos Sainz’s Battle for Progress: Williams Fights Through Early Season Turmoil

In a season marred by disappointment, Carlos Sainz is rallying his spirits and shifting his focus to “little wins” as Williams Racing grapples with a rocky start. The once-promising Grove-based team, which had pinned its hopes on the 2026 regulation changes to propel them up the grid, now finds itself languishing at the back, struggling with an overweight car that simply cannot match the performance of its rivals.

Despite a glimmer of hope as Sainz managed to score points in the last race held in China, the reality remains grim for Williams. The team is facing an uphill battle, not just to climb the standings but to even qualify for the next rounds. “We have to stay positive,” Sainz insisted, recognizing that the only way to survive the tough season ahead is to focus on those small victories. “If not, the year is going to be too long,” he noted, clearly aware of the mental toll the current situation can take.

The harsh truth was made evident when both Sainz and his teammate Alex Albon failed to escape the Q1 drop zone during qualifying in Shanghai. Sainz, despite believing he had set a competitive lap, lamented the weight of their car that hindered their chances: “I thought it was a good lap enough to go through to Q2, but we know where the weight would put us in the time sheets,” he expressed, highlighting the dire state of their machinery.

But it’s not just about shedding pounds; Sainz emphasized the need for drastic improvements in performance to truly showcase the team’s potential. “We need to do big steps in performance if we want to show our value, and keep digging,” he stated, underscoring the urgency for the team to innovate and evolve quickly.

The clock is ticking for Williams as they navigate this tumultuous chapter in their history. With the 2026 regulations looming larger than ever, the team must harness every ounce of creativity and determination to turn their fortunes around. The pressure is mounting, and the stakes have never been higher. Can Carlos Sainz and Williams transform their early-season agony into triumph? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the fight for survival is just beginning.

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