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Vowles eyes early 2026 talks to keep Sainz and Albon

Aug.3 James Vowles admits Williams may face a serious challenge to retain both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon beyond 2026, as the team prepares for the sport's next major regulations reset. Both drivers are signed through the 2026 season, but Vowles – who has overseen a major rebuild at Grove – is already planning to open talks early next year. 'I think we will see a major shake-up in the driver market at the end of 2026,' he said. 'We will start negotiations with our drivers early enough to protect ourselves from surprises.' Sainz joined Williams from Ferrari this year, but has been candid in recent weeks about the team's current limitations. Hungary proved particularly...
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