Williams 2027 line-up reported: Sainz, Albon

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Williams is set to keep Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon for 2027, with Sainz on a longer deal and Albon for one year.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported that Williams is set to retain Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon for the 2027 Formula 1 season. According to those reports, Sainz has agreed terms that keep him at the team into 2027 and beyond, while Albon has signed a one-year extension for next season.

BBC Sport reported Sainz’s new agreement as a deal running into 2027 and beyond, while Autosport described it as a multi-year commitment. On Albon, BBC Sport reported that he will stay for 2027, and Autosport said the extension would make it his sixth consecutive season with Williams after joining ahead of 2022.

If confirmed, Williams would keep an experienced pairing in place. Sainz has entered 241 Formula 1 races, with four wins, five pole positions and 29 podiums, and he sits 16th in the 2026 drivers’ championship on six points.