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F1 star reveals Daniel Ricciardo factor in team move problem
Williams F1 star Carlos Sainz has struggled early in the 2025 season with his new team, making comparisons to Daniel Ricciardo and Lewis Hamilton’s challenges in the past. Sainz has had difficulty adjusting to his new car, scoring only 12 points compared to his teammate Alex Albon’s 42. Despite a rough start, Sainz is showing signs of improvement as the season progresses. His former team, Ferrari, is also facing struggles with Lewis Hamilton behind Charles Leclerc and yet to secure a main race podium. Sainz points to Ricciardo’s adaptation to Renault and McLaren as well as Hamilton’s current struggles as evidence that adjusting to new teams and car setups takes time. As both drivers navigate their new setups, the 2026 season looms with potential changes in the competitive F1 landscape.
