What happened: On lap 32 of 66, Williams brought Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz into the pits together for a coordinated double stop, fitting both cars with fresh hard tyres. The stacked stop is a strategic gamble aimed at making one final set last to the checkered flag.
F1·June 15, 2026 03:27 PM ET
Williams Double-Stacks Albon and Sainz Onto Hard Tyres at Barcelona
Williams commits both cars to a long hard run.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 151 min read
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