David Coulthard backs Carlos Sainz's decision to join Williams despite its 2026 decline.

Williams has fallen toward the back of the field after missing expectations under the new regulations. Coulthard said choosing Williams over Audi made sense at the time and expects the team to recover.

Sainz took two podiums with Williams last season but is considering his future during the summer break. James Vowles acknowledged that Sainz could attract offers from several other Formula 1 teams.