Sainz assessed the chances of Williams competing for victories in 2026.

Sainz assessed the chances of Williams competing for victories in 2026.

      Carlos Sainz is confident that Williams has everything it takes to become one of the leading Formula 1 teams. However, the Spanish driver doubts that his team will be among them in 2026.

      "I'm driving for a team with a long–term project, and it really motivates me," Carlos Sainz said in an interview with the Italian edition of Motorsport. – I feel like a part of the family.

      I don't want to say that I was uncomfortable at Ferrari, but I want to make it clear that the situation was different last year, because I played for the team all season, knowing that I would leave it. So I said to myself, if I can't move to the top team, then I'll help build it.

      I don't think we'll be ready to fight for victories next year. Although it would be great if we could take a step forward, as it would mean that we are among the leading teams. But in my experience at Ferrari, it's one thing to be among the top teams, and quite another to actually be ahead of the leaders.

      I want to win the title, and my main goal is to fight for the title with Williams."

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Sainz assessed the chances of Williams competing for victories in 2026.

Carlos Sainz is confident that Williams has everything it takes to become one of the leading Formula 1 teams.