Williams · 2026 season
Carlos Sainz Salary 2026
Carlos Sainz earns a reported $13m base salary at Williams in 2026 , with 7 championship points and 0 wins so far this season. That is $1.86m of salary per point.
Carlos's salary breakdown
| Period | Pay (Calculated) |
|---|---|
| Per month | $1,083,333 |
| Per week | $250k |
| Per day | $36k |
| Per hour | $1k |
| Per race | $542k |
Teammate comparison
Carlos Sainz earns $13m at Williams; teammate Alex Albon earns $12m — a gap of $1m. Alex Albon has 5 points to Sainz's 7.
How this figure is sourced
The $13m base figure is labelled Reported. It is published by named F1 reporting (RacingNews365 survey, cross-checked with Forbes/Sportico) — teams never confirm salaries. Points and wins are official championship data after the São Paulo Grand Prix (8 Nov 2026). Last checked 15 November 2026.
FAQs
How much does Carlos Sainz make in 2026?
Carlos Sainz's base salary at Williams is $13m (reported).
When does Carlos Sainz's contract end?
The end date has not been publicly disclosed.
How much does Carlos Sainz earn per race?
About $542k per race across the 24-round 2026 calendar (Calculated from base salary).
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