It has been a painful start to the year for Williams, who has been languishing towards the rear of the F1 field.
Carlos Sainz sensed Williams’ struggles before the new F1 season due to the fresh technical regulations. The major changes this year affected the power unit and aerodynamics of the cars. Williams aimed to capitalize on the regulation shift to improve their standings after finishing fifth last year. Unfortunately, the team faced setbacks like missing the shakedown test and operating with an overweight car. Sainz admitted the surprising scale of the struggle, which was felt across the team and engineering staff. He foresaw the challenges coming since December or January, preparing for delays and setbacks during the testing phase.
