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Williams accepts share of blame for Albon-Sainz Dutch GP collision

Williams says it bears some responsibility for the late-race contact between Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at the Dutch Grand Prix. Team principal James Vowles addressed the incident after the two drivers collided while fighting outside the points at Zandvoort.

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August 28, 2026
Williams accepts share of blame for Albon-Sainz Dutch GP collision

Williams has said it must take some of the blame for the collision between Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz during the Dutch Grand Prix. The incident happened late in the race at Zandvoort.

Albon and Sainz, both driving for Williams, came together while battling outside the points-paying positions. The race was won by McLaren's Lando Norris.

After the event, team principal James Vowles discussed the crash in the team's post-race video and said the Grove-based team should shoulder part of the responsibility for what happened.

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