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Carlos Sainz has revealed he tried to absorb learnings from his last laps with Ferrari in F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to understand where Williams must improve.
Carlos Sainz concluded his time with Ferrari on a high note, securing a podium finish in his final race for the team but fell short in helping them win the Constructors’ Championship against McLaren. Now, he is set to switch to a Williams car at the Yas Marina Circuit, giving up his seat for Lewis Hamilton who is leaving Mercedes. With Williams currently in ninth place in 2024, Sainz is anticipating a tough challenge as he samples the FW46 over the next two days. Despite the emotional farewell from Ferrari, Sainz is already focused on learning from his time there to improve the performance of the Williams car in his upcoming outings. He emphasized his readiness and motivation for the new challenge ahead, showing determination to make the Williams car faster and succeed in his new team.