Carlos Sainz reveals factor motivating him to help a ‘legendary team like Williams’ in F1
Carlos Sainz will partner Alex Albon on the Grove-based Williams Formula 1 team from 2025 onwards.
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Carlos Sainz the four-time Grand Prix winner, has moved to Williams after the culmination of the 2024 F1 season. The Spaniard recently participated in the post-season test for the Grove-based team and amidst this, he has revealed why he joined the outfit.
The 30-year-old has signed a multi-year contract with Williams. He is expected to be one of the main leaders of the outfit alongside Alex Albon. The Thai-British driver has been single-handedly carrying the British team for quite some time.
However, with Carlos Sainz‘s mega move, the outfit is extremely optimistic about the future and the same is the case for the former.
Honestly, people won’t believe it and can’t imagine how much I’m looking forward to what’s to come. It may seem strange to people but it’s a project that motivates me a lot. It’s in my mind to be able to help a legendary team like Williams in F1 to become a top team again. Being part of that motivates me a lot.
Carlos Sainz via Dazn Spain
Looking at the reaction of Sainz, it is quite clear that he is eagerly looking forward to the Williams challenge. The Grove-based outfit has been on a downward trajectory for quite some time, but there was an era when they were one of the top dogs of the sport. Williams, in its F1 history, has so far amassed an impressive seven drivers’ and nine constructors’ world championships.
Carlos Sainz’s take on his 2024 campaign with Ferrari
The 2024 F1 season was a time of massive uncertainty for Carlos Sainz regarding his F1 future. Since Lewis Hamilton‘s announcement of moving to Ferrari, Sainz was in negotiations with several teams regarding a 2025 move.
In light of this and how he managed his relationship with the Maranello-based team during the campaign, he added the following.
But whether you like it or not, when you know you’re leaving at the end of the year, it’s complicated to manage. We have all managed to stay out of it and keep giving it our all. The end of the season has been very nice and a sign of strength that I think will help me in my next projects.
Carlos Sainz via the same interview
Sainz managed a well-deserved second-place finish in his final race with the Ferrari F1 team. Moreover, he was joined by his teammate Charles Leclerc on the podium with his third-place finish.
The 30-year-old has a stellar CV in the sport and the James Vowles-led Williams has hit a jackpot with his acquisition. 2025 will be an extremely fascinating campaign for various reasons and several eyes will be on Sainz repping the iconic blue and white gear of the Grove-based team.
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