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Williams boss James Vowles believes Carlos Sainz’s switch to the team in 2025 will be “a strong statement of intent” regarding its long-term aspirations in Formula 1. The Grove-based squad has announced that Sainz has penned a multi-term contract to partner with Alex Albon through the sport’s regulation change coming in 2026. Sainz’s signature was […]
The Grove-based squad announced that Carlos Sainz will team up with Alex Albon in a multi-term contract until the 2026 regulation change in Formula 1. Sainz’s decision to join Williams over other teams like Alpine and Sauber/Audi venture was highly anticipated after Lewis Hamilton took his place at Ferrari in 2025. Team principal Vowles had been actively persuading Sainz through late-night conversations, successfully securing the three-time F1 race winner for Williams. The signing of Sainz alongside Albon signifies Williams’ strong commitment to competitiveness and readiness for the upcoming regulatory changes in the sport. The team’s confidence in the new driver lineup and their strategic investments with the support of Dorilton underline their ambition and determination to return to the front of the grid. Logan Sargeant will leave Williams at the end of the season, as Sainz prepares to join, with team principal Vowles expressing gratitude for Sargeant’s contributions and dedication.
