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Albon backs Williams to recover from 2026 slump

Alex Albon Carlos Sainz

Alex Albon defended Williams' 2026 struggles as a 'blip', backing the team to recover. Will Buxton criticised the team for overpromising and underdelivering, questioning Carlos Sainz's decision to join. The reaction follows Williams' difficult start to the season.

How the sources differ

F1i leads on Albon demanding progress, Crash.net focuses on his contract extension and backing, while Motorsport.com highlights Will Buxton's criticism of Williams' overpromising and underdelivering, adding external analysis of the team's 2026 woes.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most complete picture, including Buxton's critique and context on Williams' testing struggles, with an image and no paywall.

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