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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Sainz confirms intention to stay with Williams until 2027

grandprix.comFri 17 Jul · 11:57 UTCupdated Tue 1 Sep · 07:21 UTCHave your say
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Carlos Sainz has expressed his intention to stay with Williams through 2027, despite ongoing rumors connecting him to Audi. He emphasized that Williams is his preferred long-term project.

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First to reportHulkenberg laughs off Sainz-to-Audi rumoursCarlos Sainz has insisted Williams remains his preferred long-term project despite renewed speculation linking him with Audi.grandprix.comFri 17 Jul · 11:57 UTCRead their report →
Sainz hints Williams stay despite Audi rumoursCarlos Sainz has given his clearest indication yet that he in fact intends to remain with Williams in 2027, despite months of criticism of the team's current car and persistent links with Audi.grandprix.comMon 20 Jul · 15:31 UTCRead →
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