Sunday, 25 May 2026:
- Race: P9, 67 laps

• Carlos Sainz fought back from fifteenth to ninth in the Canadian GP, which was compromised initially by the uncertainty regarding the weather and later by multiple retirements.
• The Williams race driver took the risk to start on Intermediate tyres because the track was slippery, but the race start was aborted twice, and hence he could not maximise the selected compound.
• Carlos switched to slick tyres on Lap 2 and started a very solid comeback drive, which allowed him to score two points for the World Championship in a day where finishing in the Top 10 was really challenging.

QUOTES:
“Mixed feelings today. I always enjoy driving in these conditions and feel like I can extract everything from the car. I took a risk and made the decision to start on the intermediates as I thought it was worth the gamble starting P15 and the conditions were a bit uncertain. The additional formation laps didn’t help, and unfortunately it clearly didn’t paid off today".

“However, once we switched to mediums, the second stint was super strong, and we were at times the quickest of the midfield. We made a good recovery but it would have been interesting to be in the fight with the three cars ahead. Anyway, more points for the team so happy on that front. Ultimately, we still need more pace to be fighting in the top eight on a regular basis, but we’re building some good momentum race by race".

COMING UP:
Monaco GP, Circuit de Monaco – 5-7 June 2026