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Sky Sports F1’s Anthony Davidson spoke exclusively to RacingNews365, and is impressed by Williams’ signing of Carlos Sainz.
According to Anthony Davidson, Williams’ signing of Carlos Sainz is considered a “blessing” for the team during its rebuilding phase. Sainz unexpectedly became available in the 2025 driver market after Lewis Hamilton took his Ferrari seat. Despite initial expectations for Sainz to join Stake (soon to be Audi), he ultimately chose to sign with Williams alongside Alex Albon. Sainz’s presence, paired with Albon, is seen as a strong driver lineup for Williams as they continue to rebuild under James Vowles. While Sainz set the fastest lap in pre-season testing, he admitted feeling “lost” with the new FW47 car and Mercedes power unit. Williams’ acquisition of Sainz left both Mercedes and Red Bull with vacant seats, a decision that surprised many including world endurance champion Anthony Davidson. Sky Sports F1 remains the exclusive home of Formula 1 coverage in the UK & Ireland, with the 2025 World Championship kicking off from Melbourne on March 14-16th.
