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Carlos Sainz has revealed that his debut experience in a Williams F1 car was “better than expected” when he sampled the FW46 during the 2024 post-season test.
Ferrari’s decision to allow an early release enabled Sainz to test drive with his new team in Abu Dhabi. Sainz utilized his final laps with Ferrari to gather information to aid Williams, even after his second-place finish. While helping Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship, Williams struggled and finished in 9th place. Sainz was pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Williams FW46, finding it closer to Ferrari’s SF-24 than expected. Despite minor differences, Sainz had a positive first impression of the Williams car during the Abu Dhabi test. He was particularly impressed by the team’s motivation and energy, which will be crucial for the upcoming races.
