P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New driving duo Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz will be seeking to elevate fortunes at Williams for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Williams started the 2024 season with an overweight car due to changes in design and manufacturing processes during the offseason. The team worked hard throughout the year to reduce the weight and improved performance by adding upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix in August. High-speed crashes and other factors led to Williams slipping from seventh to ninth in the Constructors’ standings from 2023 to ’24. Despite not expecting a significant performance leap in 2025, Williams signed multiple GP winner Carlos Sainz for a multi-year deal, bringing a new mindset to the team. Team Principal James Vowles believes Sainz and Albon form the best driver pairing on the grid with no politics between them. Sainz aims to lead Williams’ revival in 2025, adapting to the midfield battles and pushing for consistent top-10 finishes to prepare for the 2026 regulation changes. Albon, challenged by the arrival of Sainz, looks forward to the competition and a fresh perspective at Williams, aiming to match his experienced teammate. Williams is supportive of Albon’s potential to rise to the challenge and compete with Sainz in the upcoming season.
