Carlos Sainz to sign new Williams contract despite 2026 F1 difficulties - report
Carlos Sainz to sign a one-year contract extension with Williams despite 2026 F1 challenges, according to Spanish media.
- Sainz is giving a vote of confidence to Williams with the new deal.
- The contract extension is for one year.
Carlos Sainz is to give a vote of confidence to the team and sign a new one-year contract extension, according to Spanish media.
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