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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has ramped up his pursuit to attract Carlos Sainz to the team in 2025 with a public pitch naming his ambitions for the squad. Sainz is weighing up the options available to him to continue in F1 amid Ferrari’s decision to replace him with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton from […]
Carlos Sainz is considering his options in Formula 1 after Ferrari’s decision to replace him with Lewis Hamilton. His hopes for a Red Bull seat were dashed with Sergio Perez’s contract extension. Sainz has a lucrative offer from Audi for the 2026 Sauber takeover, but Williams has emerged as a strong contender recently. Williams’ team principal, Vowles, is eager to bring Sainz on board to elevate the team’s performance and standing in the sport. With Mercedes rumored to make progress on their 2026 power unit, Williams sees this as a major advantage. They are also strengthening their engineering team with recruits from rival teams. Vowles is confident in Williams’ potential and is waiting for Sainz to make the decision to join their team.
