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Sainz stunned by slump, Norris backs McLaren recovery

Mar.27 Carlos Sainz admits he has been left shocked by Williams' dramatic drop in form at the start of the 2026 season. Having joined Williams from Ferrari after 2024, the Spaniard had expected progress following a reasonably promising debut year – but instead finds himself fighting at the back of the field. 'Honestly, we have a lot of weight to lose, that's no secret,' Sainz said at Suzuka. 'Would a lighter car be a good one? I think we can do better. 'Weight aside, I think this team has the potential to design and build a much better car than what we've done so far.' The FW48 is currently the heaviest car on the grid, compounded by delays during pre-season development. Sainz...
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