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Carlos Sainz ended the F1 season with a muted Abu Dhabi GP, but he believes 2025 silenced the doubts that greeted his Williams move.
Carlos Sainz ended the Formula 1 season with a subdued Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but he believes that 2025 has dispelled the doubts surrounding his move to Williams. Despite both Williams cars finishing outside the top 10, the team secured a place in the top five of the Constructors’ standings. Sainz acknowledged that the team’s competitiveness in the season finale in Abu Dhabi was not surprising to him. With Williams achieving over 100 points and two podium finishes during the season, Sainz emphasized that the team’s progress in 2025 has proven the validity of his decision to join them. He recognizes that the expectations on Williams have heightened after his podium finishes and urges the team to maintain their hunger and push harder for success in the upcoming season under the new regulations. Sainz concludes his season with post-race testing and simulator sessions before taking a short break and preparing for the next year’s challenges.
