Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon admit Williams is unlikely to meet 2026 targets despite recovery plan

Williams Formula 1 drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have acknowledged that the team is unlikely to meet its 2026 targets despite a recovery plan being in place. Speaking on the Williams Team Torque podcast ahead of the summer break, both drivers reflected on a difficult first half of the 2026 season, with the new regulations proving a harsh reality check for the Grove outfit. Sainz noted some improvement in recent weeks and expressed optimism about the summer break, while also confirming that constructive discussions are ongoing about both the 2026 and 2027 cars.