Carlos Sainz arrives in Azerbaijan with upgrades for his FW48

• Carlos Sainz returns this weekend to Azerbaijan, the place where last year he clinched the first of two podiums that he achieved in his maiden season with Williams.
• The Baku City Circuit hosts a 2.2-kilometer straight-line, the longest in the entire calendar, but it also features a number of tight and narrow corners where there is no room for error.
• The Williams team has planned an important update for the FW48 after months of development in the factory. One of the main focus of the weekend will be understanding the new package and maximizing its performance on track.

COMING UP:

Thursday, 24 September 2026:

• Free Practice 1: 12:30 local time (10:30 CEST)
• Free Practice 2: 14:00 local time (16:00 CEST)