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Williams boss James Vowles conceded there is a “shared frustration” with Carlos Sainz about the bad luck he’s endured in his debut F1 season with the team.
Williams team principal James Vowles acknowledged the shared frustration regarding Carlos Sainz’s tough luck in his debut Formula 1 season with the team. Sainz’s start at Williams has been marred by incidents outside his control, hindering his momentum in 2025. The Spaniard has faced challenges such as strategic errors, technical issues, and collisions with other drivers that have cost him valuable points in races. Despite the team’s improved FW47 challenger, Sainz has been limited to 16 points in 14 races, trailing teammate Alex Albon by 38 points in the Constructors’ Championship standings. Vowles discussed having conversations with Sainz about his misfortunes leading up to the Hungarian Grand Prix, aiming to work towards smoother performances and better results for the rest of the season. The focus is now on providing Sainz the right conditions to optimize his performance and extract better results, understanding the learning curve and challenges of adapting to a new team and car.
