Alex Albon has disclosed that his new contract with Williams outlines a roadmap for prolonged success, signaling a strong commitment from both the driver and the team.
Recent speculation points to Carlos Sainz, currently with Ferrari, considering a switch to the Grove-based team next season to replace Logan Sargeant.
Former Williams racer Ralf Schumacher shared with formel1.de, "I strongly advise him against it."
"Currently that team is at a dead end."
James Vowles, who took over as Williams' chief in 2023 and previously worked as a title-winning strategist at Mercedes, acknowledges the team's extensive ongoing overhaul.
"There is not a single part of this company that I can be satisfied with," he has admitted, as reported by the Dutch publication Formule 1.
"We are nowhere near the level of a title-worthy team. That may be a harsh statement, but unfortunately it is the truth. There is still so much to be done and so much to change before we are on the right course."
At 28, Albon considered parting ways with Williams post-2024 but was ultimately swayed by Vowles' vision for the team's future.
"I think James summed it up pretty well," Albon stated during an interview with Total Motorsport. "If you're trying to plan long-term and make foundational changes within a team, it's going to take time, so you can't truthfully expect short-term solutions at the same time."
"I think when James joined there were more short-term things, but now realistically it's going to be longer-term. That's also reflected in my contract," he added, referring to his recently signed new multi-year agreement.
Albon further commented, "I know that this year is not going to be easy for us, I know next year is going to be a step better, but it's not going to be the silver bullet, and then when the regulation changes, that's really when you get the fruits of your hard work."
He also hinted at a potential advantage for Williams tied to the anticipated 2026 regulation changes, largely due to their partnership with Mercedes.
"I think Mercedes, time and time again, when it comes to these regulation changes, they seem to be one step ahead of their rivals - not to say I don't think other teams will do a good job," he remarked.
"But I think it's at least a safe bet."
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