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Williams Sporting Director Sven Smeets has praised the “big impact” Carlos Sainz has made at the team since joining from F1 rivals Ferrari over the winter.
Williams Sporting Director Sven Smeets has hailed Carlos Sainz’s significant impact on the team since joining from Ferrari over the winter. Sainz was let go by Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton this season, but Williams convinced him to join their project to climb back to the top. Despite a challenging debut season with just 16 points, Sainz’s experience from Ferrari has brought a new dynamic to Williams, according to Smeets. Sainz and teammate Alex Albon are working well together, aiming for a strong second half of the season. Both drivers are pushing the team forward and collaborating closely, which is crucial for Williams’ progress and development. With Sainz and Albon leading the charge, Williams is heading in the right direction towards improvement on the track and in the garage.
