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Sainz admits Williams step back after ‘very tough' winter

Feb.24 Carlos Sainz has admitted Williams has taken a step backwards heading into 2026, describing a 'very tough' winter marked by production delays and missed targets. Speaking in Spain at a sponsor event with Estrella Galicia, the former Ferrari driver struck a realistic tone. 'I prefer to be realistic, and we're not where we were last year,' he said. 'It's been a difficult winter for the team, but that doesn't mean the whole season will be like the first race. 'The car and the engine are going to develop a lot.' Williams was forced to miss the Barcelona shakedown due to manufacturing setbacks, with Sainz revealing the scale of the disruption. 'It's a very long story to tell here,' he...
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