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Carlos Sainz has expressed that Williams’ competitiveness in the 2025 F1 season has surpassed the expectations that he held when he signed with the team.
Carlos Sainz has been impressed by Williams’ competitiveness in the 2025 Formula 1 season, surpassing his initial expectations when he joined the team. At the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, both Sainz and teammate Alex Albon qualified in the top 10, continuing Williams’ strong start to the season. Despite not replicating his Q2 success, Sainz secured sixth place with Albon in seventh, showing the team’s progress compared to the previous season. Sainz acknowledged that Williams’ performance has exceeded what he anticipated when he made the decision to join the team after his stint with Ferrari. Looking ahead, Sainz is focused on maintaining his position and competing with top teams like McLaren and Mercedes.
