Carlos Sainz sent a direct message to the Williams F1 factory after the team’s sluggish start to the 2026 season. The two-time race winner in 2025 had hoped for stronger progress this year, but Williams arrived at Bahrain pre-season testing already behind schedule after missing private testing in Barcelona.
The Spaniard framed the setback as a chance to push harder, telling staff to "take it personal" as they regroup ahead of the first race. His call to action follows a winter where the Grove-based team faced technical delays and limited track time.
Williams now turns its focus to race preparations, with Sainz’s rallying cry signaling a shift from recovery to recovery mode. The opening round will test whether the team can translate his urgency into results.
