Williams is banking on a major upgrade at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to finally turn things around after a brutal 2026 season. Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, who’ve struggled since early races and haven’t scored a point since, are hoping this Baku package — featuring a full car overhaul — will reignite their fight for points. But with rivals constantly bringing multiple upgrades and Williams already looking ahead to next year’s car, expectations are tempered. The team admits they’re losing about a second per lap and this might be their last big push. Still, Team Principal James Vowles sees it as a critical test of new systems and processes — a sign they’re heading in the right direction despite occasional missteps.
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