Sainz suggests Williams performance worse than anticipated

Carlos Sainz expressed disappointment following his 12th-place finish at the recent event in Barcelona. The Spanish driver indicated that the team's performance was likely further off the mark than they had initially projected.

Speaking after the race, Sainz described the outcome as a "huge lesson learned for the team." The squad had harboured hopes of demonstrating greater pace throughout the race weekend.

The result marks a significant setback, prompting a reassessment of their current competitive standing.