Carlos Sainz breaks silence on Audi switch rumours amid new Williams F1 deal

Carlos Sainz has dismissed hypothesis linking him to Audi F1, labelling the studies as customary paddock rumours whereas reaffirming his dedication to Williams.

Sainz loved a powerful debut marketing campaign with Williams, scoring podium finishes in Baku and Qatar in 2025.

Nevertheless, the Grove-based workforce has struggled in the course of the opening part of the 2026 laws, dropping towards the rear of the midfield alongside newcomers Cadillac and struggling Aston Martin.

Regardless of these growth struggles, Sainz signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams forward of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Addressing claims that he thought of a transfer to Audi for 2027, Sainz clarified {that a} switch was by no means on his radar.

“No, it was simply the standard paddock rumours,” Sainz mentioned. “I can verify that this 12 months I by no means significantly thought of going wherever else.”

Sainz defined that leaping ship throughout a tough interval goes towards his private values.

“I’ve by no means favored leaving a workforce when it’s going via a tough interval,” Sainz added.

“It’s not in my character to go some place else if the state of affairs has change into worse since I joined the workforce. After I dedicated to the Williams venture, I knew there might be tough moments, and despite the fact that the one we’re going via now’s notably robust, I’m prepared to just accept it.”

The Spaniard presently sits sixteenth within the Drivers’ Standings, having final scored factors on the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Sainz’s willingness to roll up his sleeves moderately than chase fast success speaks volumes about his character, however Williams should repay that loyalty with efficiency in the event that they anticipate to maintain a driver of his caliber round for the lengthy haul.

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