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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has revealed how the values shared among Carlos Sainz’s entourage was an element which made him the team’s top target. The Grove-based squad announced earlier this week that it has secured a huge coup with Sainz to move to the team once his current contract with Ferrari concludes. Williams […]
The Grove-based team recently announced a significant achievement in securing Carlos Sainz to join them once his current contract with Ferrari ends. Team Principal Simon Vowles described this move as a monumental success, beating out Alpine and the Sauber/Audi partnership for Sainz’s services. Vowles highlighted Sainz’s competitive drive as a crucial factor in the decision, along with positive discussions with Sainz’s father and manager. Vowles emphasized the importance of Sainz’s personality and entourage in addition to his on-track abilities, seeing them as a perfect fit for Williams. Meetings and discussions with Sainz’s camp began last December and extended to personal interactions in hotel rooms, focusing on selling Williams’ long-term vision instead of exploiting uncertainties at other teams. Vowles praised Sainz’s consistency and mutual respect in the negotiation process, emphasizing the unique positives Williams offered compared to other options in the F1 field.
