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Carlos Sainz has had his ups and downs during his first F1 campaign with the Williams team.
Carlos Sainz initially had doubts about his decision to join Williams for his F1 career, but after racing with the team for the first 14 rounds of the season, he is now satisfied with his choice. Sainz had to switch teams for 2025 when Ferrari signed Lewis Hamilton, and despite interest from other teams, he chose Williams, who was struggling in the championship. However, Williams has significantly improved this season, now sitting fifth in the constructors’ championship, with Sainz’s teammate Alex Albon contributing heavily to the team’s success. Sainz expressed that all his initial doubts have disappeared and he is confident in his decision, seeing the progress and potential momentum building for Williams into 2026. He feels positive about the direction of his career with the team.
