Overview

• Carlos Sainz says 2025 has exceeded his expectations for car performance and team capability, despite a frustrating results sheet.
• Williams remains fifth in the Constructors’ standings with an 18-point buffer to Aston Martin after rivals narrowed the gap in recent rounds.
• Sainz backs Williams’ decision to shift resources toward its 2026 car, acknowledging fewer 2025 upgrades as a calculated trade-off.
• Ahead-of-schedule Spa upgrades to the floor and sidepod yielded 11 points and showcased efficiency gains under James Vowles, including modern ERP/PLM systems replacing legacy processes.
• The results gap endures with Alex Albon on 54 points versus Sainz’s 16 after 12 races, as Sainz targets cleaner weekends and a solid fifth-place finish to build momentum into the rules reset.