‘We can’t fix core problems’ – Albon on Williams’ Qualifying

The Williams pair were left frustrated as the team continue to experience a difficult United States Grand Prix weekend.

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:32 AM

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Alex Albon expressed frustration after Williams suffered a double Q1 elimination during United States Grand Prix qualifying.
Carlos Sainz and Albon will start Sunday's race from P17 and P18 respectively following rival grid penalties.
Albon admitted the team has been trying numerous setup changes but cannot resolve the car's core handling problems.

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Alex Albon expressed frustration after Williams suffered another difficult qualifying session at the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Both Albon and teammate Carlos Sainz were eliminated in Q1, struggling with car handling and tire performance throughout the weekend. Following grid penalties for rival drivers, Sainz will start the race in P17 while Albon will line up in P18.

Albon admitted that repeated setup changes have failed to address the car's underlying core issues. Sainz noted that the team has been heavily focused on testing and development for the upcoming season, acknowledging that the current car lacks competitive pace at the Circuit of The Americas.

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‘We can’t fix core problems’ – Albon on Williams’ Qualifying

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