{"id":2026090,"date":"2026-07-03T08:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026090"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:11:04","slug":"sainz-doesnt-expect-any-miracles-as-williams-runs-new-front-wing-at-silverstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2026090","title":{"rendered":"Sainz doesn\u2019t \u201cexpect any miracles\u201d as Williams runs new front wing at Silverstone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Sainz doesn\u2019t \u201cexpect any miracles\u201d as Williams runs new front wing at Silverstone<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Williams have had a disappointing start to the 2026 but hope to change their fortunes at their home race in Silverstone this weekend<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Adam Cooper <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-03T09:11:04+01:00\">03 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1418909_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Carlos Sainz has had a tough start to the 2026 season with Williams<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Carlos Sainz hopes that a new front wing introduced for Silverstone will improve the Williams FW48, but the Spanish driver concedes that he doesn\u2019t \u201cexpect any miracles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Grove team has fallen behind in the midfield development race in recent weeks, and is waiting for a major package scheduled for the Azerbaijan GP, the first of the run of flyaway races at the end of the season. The new wing is an interim step that should help to find some performance, although Sainz downplayed its significance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m optimistic,\u201d said Sainz when asked by Crash.net for his thoughts on the upgrade. \u201cI think everyone in the team is hopeful that we can help and improve the situation.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Sainz at the Austrian Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe obviously know it&#8217;s not going to be a game changer in terms of we&#8217;re not going to be suddenly the leaders of the midfield with this with this upgrade, but just get to try to get us back in the fight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the last two races we&#8217;ve been clear ninth team, a step behind the Haas and two or three steps behind the VCARBS that are fighting for points by themselves. We almost got lapped by the VCARB in Austria, so it shows how far we are.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s quite telling, and I think that top end of the midfield is far, and this front wing should hopefully try and bring us closer. But I also don&#8217;t expect any miracles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His team mate Alex Albon cautioned that the big step will have to wait until Azerbaijan. \u201cHopefully this weekend we close something back,\u201d said the Thai\/British driver. \u201cWe have a new front wing this weekend, so we&#8217;ve seen in the simulator at least it&#8217;s been performing, so that&#8217;s maybe our first chance to get closer to that midfield.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, Williams<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOn pure pace, we&#8217;re going to have to wait till Baku. I think in terms of reliability though \u2013 I mean, it happened to Carlos unfortunately last weekend \u2013 the general reliability is so poor this this year that you just need to be within the mix of the midfield, which we&#8217;ve seen in some of the races earlier this year, to have a chance at score points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s not like we&#8217;re in standby mode until Baku, but we do rely on reliability issues to get into the points.\u201d<br \/>Meanwhile Sainz said he\u2019s been working hard to help the team progress, even running the new wing in the factory sim on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think right now with my combination of experience, but also youth, where I&#8217;m willing to sacrifice a lot of my, let&#8217;s say, private time to help the team and spend time in the factory,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s what you need to try and develop a car and a team. This morning I was in the simulator at 8am, into the circuit at 12, spending two or three hours in the simulator trying to help the team understand the front wing, understand the energy.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Williams team principal James Vowles and Carlos Sainz<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFor that you need energy \u2013 personal energy, but you need commitment towards what you do. I feel like I have all of this, plus a good experience to try and help, but obviously you also need the methodology, and then everything inside the team to be working well, everything working in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think both Alex and I are working very well together, very close to one another, calling each other after every simulator session, trying to guide the team and point the team in the right direction. And I think in that sense we&#8217;re doing everything we can to help the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sainz also confirmed that his Austrian GP retirement had big implications: \u201cI think it was a battery pack, but I also lost the engine, so one thing broke the other, or the other broke the one thing. 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180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1422226_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Williams have had a disappointing start to the 2026 but hope to change their fortunes at their home race in Silverstone this weekend<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Carlos Sainz hopes that a new front wing introduced for Silverstone will improve the Williams FW48, but the Spanish driver concedes that he doesn\u2019t \u201cexpect any miracles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Grove team has fallen behind in the midfield development race in recent weeks, and is waiting for a major package scheduled for the Azerbaijan GP, the first of the run of flyaway races at the end of the season. The new wing is an interim step that should help to find some performance, although Sainz downplayed its significance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m optimistic,\u201d said Sainz when asked by Crash.net for his thoughts on the upgrade. \u201cI think everyone in the team is hopeful that we can help and improve the situation.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Sainz at the Austrian Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe obviously know it&#8217;s not going to be a game changer in terms of we&#8217;re not going to be suddenly the leaders of the midfield with this with this upgrade, but just get to try to get us back in the fight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the last two races we&#8217;ve been clear ninth team, a step behind the Haas and two or three steps behind the VCARBS that are fighting for points by themselves. We almost got lapped by the VCARB in Austria, so it shows how far we are.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s quite telling, and I think that top end of the midfield is far, and this front wing should hopefully try and bring us closer. But I also don&#8217;t expect any miracles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His team mate Alex Albon cautioned that the big step will have to wait until Azerbaijan. \u201cHopefully this weekend we close something back,\u201d said the Thai\/British driver. \u201cWe have a new front wing this weekend, so we&#8217;ve seen in the simulator at least it&#8217;s been performing, so that&#8217;s maybe our first chance to get closer to that midfield.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, Williams<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOn pure pace, we&#8217;re going to have to wait till Baku. I think in terms of reliability though \u2013 I mean, it happened to Carlos unfortunately last weekend \u2013 the general reliability is so poor this this year that you just need to be within the mix of the midfield, which we&#8217;ve seen in some of the races earlier this year, to have a chance at score points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s not like we&#8217;re in standby mode until Baku, but we do rely on reliability issues to get into the points.\u201d<br \/>Meanwhile Sainz said he\u2019s been working hard to help the team progress, even running the new wing in the factory sim on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think right now with my combination of experience, but also youth, where I&#8217;m willing to sacrifice a lot of my, let&#8217;s say, private time to help the team and spend time in the factory,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s what you need to try and develop a car and a team. This morning I was in the simulator at 8am, into the circuit at 12, spending two or three hours in the simulator trying to help the team understand the front wing, understand the energy.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Williams team principal James Vowles and Carlos Sainz<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFor that you need energy \u2013 personal energy, but you need commitment towards what you do. I feel like I have all of this, plus a good experience to try and help, but obviously you also need the methodology, and then everything inside the team to be working well, everything working in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think both Alex and I are working very well together, very close to one another, calling each other after every simulator session, trying to guide the team and point the team in the right direction. And I think in that sense we&#8217;re doing everything we can to help the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sainz also confirmed that his Austrian GP retirement had big implications: \u201cI think it was a battery pack, but I also lost the engine, so one thing broke the other, or the other broke the one thing. They are both done and dusted.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fbd6df182edb81a60d041be4cd2f0ba0abe8230e7cf79e4033cf6f7b43a5c000\">  Starting grid for the F1 2026 British GP sprint race at Silverstone   Lewis Hamilton beats Kimi Antonelli to Silverstone F1 sprint pole <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Carlos Sainz hopes that a new front wing introduced for Silverstone will improve the Williams FW48, but the Spanish driver concedes that he doesn\u2019t \u201cexpect any miracles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Grove team has fallen behind in the midfield development race in recent weeks, and is waiting for a major package scheduled for the Azerbaijan GP, the first of the run of flyaway races at the end of the season. The new wing is an interim step that should help to find some performance, although Sainz downplayed its significance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m optimistic,\u201d said Sainz when asked by Crash.net for his thoughts on the upgrade. \u201cI think everyone in the team is hopeful that we can help and improve the situation.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1420957_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Sainz at the Austrian Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe obviously know it&#8217;s not going to be a game changer in terms of we&#8217;re not going to be suddenly the leaders of the midfield with this with this upgrade, but just get to try to get us back in the fight.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the last two races we&#8217;ve been clear ninth team, a step behind the Haas and two or three steps behind the VCARBS that are fighting for points by themselves. We almost got lapped by the VCARB in Austria, so it shows how far we are.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it&#8217;s quite telling, and I think that top end of the midfield is far, and this front wing should hopefully try and bring us closer. But I also don&#8217;t expect any miracles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His team mate Alex Albon cautioned that the big step will have to wait until Azerbaijan. \u201cHopefully this weekend we close something back,\u201d said the Thai\/British driver. \u201cWe have a new front wing this weekend, so we&#8217;ve seen in the simulator at least it&#8217;s been performing, so that&#8217;s maybe our first chance to get closer to that midfield.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1421297_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, Williams<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOn pure pace, we&#8217;re going to have to wait till Baku. I think in terms of reliability though \u2013 I mean, it happened to Carlos unfortunately last weekend \u2013 the general reliability is so poor this this year that you just need to be within the mix of the midfield, which we&#8217;ve seen in some of the races earlier this year, to have a chance at score points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s not like we&#8217;re in standby mode until Baku, but we do rely on reliability issues to get into the points.\u201d<br \/>Meanwhile Sainz said he\u2019s been working hard to help the team progress, even running the new wing in the factory sim on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think right now with my combination of experience, but also youth, where I&#8217;m willing to sacrifice a lot of my, let&#8217;s say, private time to help the team and spend time in the factory,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s what you need to try and develop a car and a team. This morning I was in the simulator at 8am, into the circuit at 12, spending two or three hours in the simulator trying to help the team understand the front wing, understand the energy.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1405668_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Williams team principal James Vowles and Carlos Sainz<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFor that you need energy \u2013 personal energy, but you need commitment towards what you do. I feel like I have all of this, plus a good experience to try and help, but obviously you also need the methodology, and then everything inside the team to be working well, everything working in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think both Alex and I are working very well together, very close to one another, calling each other after every simulator session, trying to guide the team and point the team in the right direction. And I think in that sense we&#8217;re doing everything we can to help the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sainz also confirmed that his Austrian GP retirement had big implications: \u201cI think it was a battery pack, but I also lost the engine, so one thing broke the other, or the other broke the one thing. 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