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Carlos Sainz is adamant that he will not struggle to adapt to his impending drop down the F1 pecking order when he moves to Williams in 2025.
Carlos Sainz’s tenure with Ferrari will end at the conclusion of the current season, with Lewis Hamilton set to replace him following the announcement prior to the current campaign. Despite interest from other teams lower in the rankings, Sainz opted to decline offers from Alpine and Sauber to commit to a multi-term contract with Williams. Transitioning to Williams, currently placed eighth in the Constructors’ Championship but aspiring for a return to the top, will present a significant change from his successful spell at Ferrari, which yielded three race wins post-2022 regulations overhaul. Sainz is unfazed by the temporary setback, emphasizing his long history in Formula 1 without consistent wins, and highlighting his commitment to aiding Williams’ progress and contributing to the team’s revival aspirations. The prolonged period of uncertainty between leaving Ferrari and joining Williams tested Sainz mentally, but he now aims to focus solely on finishing his Ferrari tenure strong before redirecting his attention toward the Williams project.
