Williams
Williams signs Albon to a new multi-year contract
The Thai driver will stay at Grove beyond 2028, giving James Vowles continuity through the team's infrastructure rebuild.
Williams has signed Alexander Albon to a new multi-year contract that keeps him at Grove beyond the 2028 season.
Albon joined Williams in 2022 after a season as Red Bull's reserve, and has out-scored every team-mate since. He has been central to the team's technical direction under James Vowles, spending significant time in the simulator and in design reviews.
"Alex is not just quick, he is useful," Vowles said. "He can tell you what he needs from a car eighteen months before that car exists."
Sainz stays for now
Carlos Sainz's contract runs to the end of 2027 and Vowles said there was no reason to revisit it early. The pairing has scored 128 points this season, the team's best return since 2017.
By the numbers
Alexander Albon2026 season
Full profile- Championship
- P19
- Points
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- 315 points behind championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
- Best result this season: P8 at the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Finished ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz in 6 of 16 races this season.
Carlos Sainz2026 season
Full profile- Championship
- P18
- Points
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- 313 points behind championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
- Best result this season: P9 at the Miami Grand Prix.
- Finished ahead of team-mate Alexander Albon in 10 of 16 races this season.