--- description: Carlos Sainz welcomes James Vowles' wish to keep him and Albon beyond 2026, yet admits title-winning opportunities must always be considered. title: "Sainz: Williams is the dream, but winners take calls" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2277492736-Groot.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![F1 News updates of today](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2) MY Bahrain Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/bahrain-grand-prix/) [Next session![Sepang International Circuit](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2) MY Bahrain Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/bahrain-grand-prix/) # Sainz keeps options open despite Williams commitment [  PREV ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/alonso-traces-aston-martin-gremlins-to-newey-philosophy/) [| NEXT  ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/teams-exploit-monaco-loophole-with-radical-rear-wing-designs/) ![Sainz keeps options open despite Williams commitment](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2277492736-Groot-900x600.jpg) [Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/author/leopold-pleijsier/) 5 Jun 2 min read
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[1](#comments) James Vowles wants his line-up locked in beyond 2026 and Carlos Sainz calls that the ideal path, though a racer's caveat about title-winning cars never quite goes away. [Carlos Sainz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/carlos-sainz-jr-information-statistics/) has left the door open to future opportunities despite making clear that his preferred path remains staying at [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) long term. The Spaniard was responding to recent comments from team boss James Vowles, who said he wants to retain both Sainz and [Alex Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alexander-albon-information-statistics/) beyond [2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) as Williams continues its rebuilding project. Sainz welcomed the public vote of confidence. "I was delighted to hear from James that the team lineup would remain the same," he said. "I think we both agreed that this was the ideal scenario. And for me, this is the ideal path - to drive for Williams, watch the team progress, and continue to help it become stronger." The former [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) driver insists he remains committed to the project despite Williams' disappointing start to 2026. "When I agreed to join Williams a couple of years ago, I made a commitment to succeed and I really hope we can do that," Sainz said. "Obviously, this year we have encountered a serious problem that we did not expect, and now all my attention and efforts are directed to getting the team out of this crisis as quickly as possible." However, the four-time grand prix winner admitted that any driver must consider title-winning opportunities if they arise. "I was clear back in 2025 when I said that my ideal plan revolved around making Williams champions again," said Sainz. "It's my dream, and I'm working towards it. "I also know that as a driver, I like to win, and I can win both races and [World Championships](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) if I have a good car. "And if opportunities arise, then you should definitely consider them." Asked whether rival teams had already made contact regarding 2027, Sainz laughed. "Always, of course, man," he joked. Sainz added: "No, I'm not going to comment. "There are still a few months to go, so we'll talk in a few months." ## Albon all in Albon, meanwhile, sounded even more committed to staying. The Thai-British driver has now made 95 starts for Williams, drawing level with [Nigel Mansell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nigel-mansell/)'s total for the famous team. Asked if he would be happy to stay long enough to challenge for titles under Vowles' target of 2030, Albon's answer was straightforward. "Yeah, I would," he said. "I feel like I've been a part of this team since some of the very beginnings of it, even before James. I put so much effort and work into it, I would love to see it through." ## Williams' line-up at a glance | Team boss | James Vowles, keen to keep both drivers | | --- | --- | | Line-up | Sainz and Albon, both contracted into 2026 | | Albon milestone | 95 Williams starts, level with Mansell | | Stated target | Title-challenging by 2030 | | Sainz's dream | Making Williams champions again | *See also: [2026 F1 calendar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/2026-f1-calendar/) on F1-Fansite.* Related: [Vowles dismisses silly-season talk around Sainz and Albon](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/vowles-dismisses-silly-season-talk-around-sainz-and-albon/) Share this article [Share on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Sainz%20keeps%20options%20open%20despite%20Williams%20commitment&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Fsainz-keeps-options-open-despite-williams-commitment%2F&via=wpvkp) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Fsainz-keeps-options-open-despite-williams-commitment%2F) [Share on WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Sainz%20keeps%20options%20open%20despite%20Williams%20commitment%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Fsainz-keeps-options-open-despite-williams-commitment%2F) [Share on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Fsainz-keeps-options-open-despite-williams-commitment%2F&title=Sainz%20keeps%20options%20open%20despite%20Williams%20commitment) [Share on Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Fsainz-keeps-options-open-despite-williams-commitment%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F2277492736-Groot-1200x675.jpg&description=Sainz%20keeps%20options%20open%20despite%20Williams%20commitment) --- ![Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_17701-1-220x220.jpg) About the author ## [Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/author/leopold-pleijsier/) Leopold Pleijsier founded F1-Fansite.com in 2001 and has followed Formula 1 since the early 1980s. 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