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Carlos Sainz’s second place in the F1 Azerbaijan GP marked his and Williams’ best result of 2025, and it coincided with the arrival of a new mascot.
Carlos Sainz’s third place in the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the best result for both him and Williams in 2025, coinciding with the introduction of a new mascot. The Spaniard achieved a fantastic second place in qualifying and followed it up with a third place finish in the race, his first podium since Abu Dhabi last year. This marked Williams’ first podium appearance since Belgium 2021, a significant milestone in their promising season. Sainz described it as his first “smooth operation” with the team after facing numerous challenges in his debut season. The presence of a mystical figure, a unicorn, chosen as Sainz’s mascot possibly contributed to the successful weekend in Baku. Upholding a promise made to a young fan, Sainz sported a unicorn sticker on his helmet and, with the mythical creature by his side, joined Max Verstappen and George Russell on the podium, celebrating Williams’ first top-three finish in four years.
