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Carlos Sainz’s ‘first day at school’ with Williams was eye-opening
Carlos Sainz found his first outing for Williams “crazy” due to the stark differences in the car, but he is confident in assisting the team fine-tune for the upcoming F1 season. His experiences were showcased in a behind-the-scenes video by Williams, where he was seen in plain white racing gear during the post-season test at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit. Communicating with the engineering team, Sainz highlighted the adjustments needed for his comfort inside the cockpit and on the throttle pedal, remarking on the unique challenges of the car. Despite the initial surprises, Sainz embraced the opportunity to provide detailed feedback on the car’s performance and was eager to analyze data for further improvements, acknowledging the positive impact of former driver Franco Colapinto’s input on the car’s setup. Ultimately, Sainz expressed satisfaction with the progress made in fine-tuning the car and looked forward to utilizing the tools provided to enhance his driving performance for the team. The full video capturing Sainz’s debut with Williams is available for viewing.
