Carlos Sainz targets F1 Miami GP breakthrough as Williams aim to recover lost ground. Carlos Sainz believes the Miami Grand Prix will be a crucial moment for Williams.

For the Spanish driver of Williams, the upcoming Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix could represent the ideal opportunity to begin a comeback after what has been a disappointing start to the season.

A positive memory of Miami

It is time for Formula 1 teams and drivers to return to action, as they will battle on track for the first time this weekend after a month-long forced break due to the conflict in the Middle East. The stage will be the Miami street circuit, a venue where Williams delivered a strong performance last year.

In that 2025 edition, the Grove-based team achieved an encouraging result: alongside Carlos Sainz’s 9th place finish, Alex Albon went even further, crossing the line in an impressive 5th position under the chequered flag.

The right opportunity

This season, however, the start has proven to be particularly challenging for the historic British outfit. Williams will be looking to bounce back starting from Miami after three difficult races, with only Sainz managing to score points in China thanks to his 9th place finish.

“I am ready to get back in the car after this unexpected break, which gave us the opportunity to review the start of the season and recover ground on certain aspects we want to improve,” said the former Ferrari driver. “A big thank you to the Grove team for the effort they have put in over the past weeks. There is still a lot of work to do throughout the season, but this is a crucial moment to start recovering ground.”

“The circuit is unique, with a mix of high- and low-speed sections and quick direction changes that reward commitment. I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel and make the most of the opportunities that come our way. Vamos!”

Albon aiming for first points of the season

Alex Albon, meanwhile, has yet to score points so far this season and will be aiming to end that negative streak at the very circuit where he shone last year.

“It’s exciting to be back in Miami after the early break,” said Albon. “The team has worked hard back at the factory, and it will be great to return to the track and test what we’ve been working on over the past weeks.”

“The regulation changes introduced by the FIA will add another layer of complexity to the Sprint weekend, so I’m glad FP1 has been extended to give us a better opportunity to understand the changes. This weekend will be decisive for those who manage to master everything more quickly, so it promises to be an interesting race.”