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Williams is poised to announce in Barcelona that it has agreed on a deal with Carlos Sainz to switch over to the team in 2025, according to Motorsport Week sources. Ferrari’s bombshell choice to sign seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton next season to partner Charles Leclerc had placed Sainz on the driver market as a free […]
Ferrari’s decision to sign Lewis Hamilton for next season alongside Charles Leclerc left Carlos Sainz seeking a new team as a free agent. Sainz’s hopes for a Red Bull seat were dashed when Sergio Perez extended his contract, and Mercedes shifted focus to Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Despite having an offer from Sauber to join the team as it transitions to Audi in 2026, Sainz ultimately chose Williams. At Williams, Sainz will partner with Alex Albon, who recently signed a multi-year contract extension with the team. Williams, under the leadership of James Vowles, aims to strengthen the team and return to the forefront of Formula 1, with significant investments planned for the future.
