Alex Albon confirms one‑year extension while Sainz signed multi‑year deal

Albon has opted for a single‑season deal extension while Sainz holds a longer multi‑year agreement; Albon says he needs to see clear performance improvement from Williams before agreeing a longer term commitment.

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- Albon confirmed there is a difference between his contract and Sainz’s multi‑year deal.
- He said he wants “to see a reaction” from Williams and a strong bounce back before committing longer term.
- Albon highlighted multiple areas across the team that need addressing, not just the car’s on‑track performance.
- A one‑year extension gives Albon greater leverage to reassess his position if performance does not improve.
- Sainz’s multi‑year deal provides Williams with longer driver stability but reduces short‑term leverage to force team changes.
- The split could influence internal dynamics as the team prepares upgrades and seeks better results.

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