Williams driver Carlos Sainz recently expressed his desire for the current Formula 1 season to conclude at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The driver believes the team is currently too far off the competitive pace for the final two events to carry significant weight, according to Yahoo Sports.
Sainz made these comments before the sport confirmed that the final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi would proceed as originally scheduled, as noted by MotorBiscuit.
Regarding the upcoming schedule, Sainz noted that the team will continue to experiment during those final rounds.
“If we go to Qatar and Abu Dhabi, we will keep testing, experimenting, but we will go all into Vegas and see what happens,” the driver explained to the media.
Williams has struggled throughout the 2026 season after missing their initial shakedown, which left the team playing catch-up.
Although the team has successfully reduced the weight of their car, poor aerodynamics have prevented them from gaining ground in the midfield.
The team currently sits ninth in the constructors’ standings with 12 points, ahead of only Aston Martin and Cadillac, per reporting from MotorBiscuit.
Sainz and teammate Alexander Albon are now focusing on gathering data for the 2027 season.
During the recent Brazilian Grand Prix, Sainz adjusted his front wing and tools, which he believes provided some insight into potential improvements.
“That makes me think I found something interesting to look into,” Sainz reported to the media.
Albon also utilized the race to test the vehicle, noting that the team is significantly lacking speed in certain corners.
“I’ll give them a download of what we need to improve for next year,” Albon stated regarding his feedback.
The team remains committed to using the final races to refine their development efforts for the future.