Carlos Sainz has sent a direct message to Williams F1 after the Canadian Grand Prix, pointing out that teams like Alpine and the future Audi project are already outperforming them. The Spanish driver expressed his frustration over the lack of progress and warned that the gap with rivals has widened. Sainz is calling for urgent improvements to avoid falling behind, especially with Audi's arrival in 2026. His statements aim to motivate the team to accelerate the development of the car and not miss the boat in the midfield.
The technical deficit worrying the Spanish driver 🏎️
The performance of the FW46 in Montreal highlighted shortcomings in aerodynamic downforce and tire management, areas where Alpine has advanced with its new rear suspension package. Meanwhile, Audi is preparing its entry with a reinforced technical structure from Sauber. Sainz, who knows Williams' development potential, is demanding a substantial upgrade to the car before the summer. Without concrete improvements in the wind tunnel and engine reliability, the team risks falling to the back of the grid, just as Audi's deadlines tighten.
Sainz asks for a miracle in Grove, but without a magic wand 😅
Carlos has made it clear he doesn't want to spend his next years watching Alpine and Audi go by like commuter trains. But at Williams, the development department seems to operate at the pace of a hungover turtle. Meanwhile, the engineers at Grove assure they are working hard, though judging by the results, you'd think they were designing a car for F1 in 2030. At this rate, Sainz will have to ask for a manual DRS or a Fast & Furious-style turbo button to avoid falling asleep on the straight.