In the competitive world of Formula 1, there are moments when teams feel they've missed a golden opportunity, and this was certainly the case for Williams at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Despite their hard work, both Albon and Sainz left the track without scoring points—an outcome that fuels debate about what could have been. But here's where it gets controversial: should Williams really have been in a position to score these points, or was this race just a reflection of deeper struggles?
For the second consecutive race weekend, Williams failed to break into the points at the Teams' Championship standings. Alex Albon strongly believed that their team deserved better, asserting that they "should have scored points" last weekend. Both Albon and his teammate Carlos Sainz faced setbacks that dashed their hopes despite solid qualifying sessions. Neither driver managed to advance beyond Q2 at Interlagos, and they also missed out on points from the Sprint race held earlier on Saturday.
The Sao Paulo circuit, known for its unique characteristics, seemed to expose Williams’ slower pace relative to many of their midfield rivals. During the 71-lap main race, both drivers hovered around the fringe of the top 10. Albon ultimately finished just outside the points in 11th place—less than two seconds behind Liam Lawson, who led a tightly packed group of cars crossing the finish line.
Albon reflected, “I think we should have scored points today.
