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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has claimed that Carlos Sainz choosing the team in 2025 over a move to Audi or Alpine represents a “monumental” accolade. Sainz brought an end to the protracted saga regarding his post-Ferrari prospects as he’s signed a multi-term deal to race alongside Alex Albon at Williams from 2025. The […]
Carlos Sainz has finalized a multi-term deal with Williams to race alongside Alex Albon starting in 2025, putting an end to the speculation over his post-Ferrari future. Williams faced competition from Alpine and Sauber/Audi for Sainz’s signature, with Sauber initially seen as the frontrunner due to their upcoming transition to Audi. Despite Mattia Binotto joining Audi, Sainz chose Williams for the long term. Williams’ strategy to invest in top drivers like Sainz signifies their commitment to competitiveness in the future. Team principal Vowles considers convincing Sainz to join Williams over Audi a significant achievement and looks forward to the team’s progress despite current challenges.
