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Carlos Sainz says first Williams podium is about the team, not comparisons with Lewis Hamilton
Carlos Sainz remained focused on Williams’ success rather than beating Lewis Hamilton to a podium, celebrating their first top-three finish since 2021 at the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite losing out to George Russell during the race, he put up a strong fight to secure a podium finish. Sainz’s success at Williams contrasted with Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari, symbolizing a notable achievement. Looking ahead, Sainz sees Las Vegas as the team’s next best opportunity for another standout result, recognizing the challenges and swings in performance they face in each race. Excited for the upcoming races, Sainz expressed his determination to keep pushing for strong results amidst the competitive midfield battle in the F1 season.
