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Carlos Sainz has driven for Williams for the first time as part of a filming day at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Spaniard is joining Williams in 2025 but has been released by Ferrari to…
Carlos Sainz has completed his first drive for Williams during a filming day at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. He is set to join the team in 2025 and was released by Ferrari for a Pirelli tire test this week. Williams used the filming day to help Sainz get comfortable in the car, checking his seat fit and pedal position. Sainz drove on Monday, wearing a plain white helmet and his race number 55, completing laps and a practice start. Other race drivers testing for their 2025 teams include Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes, Esteban Ocon at Haas, Jack Doohan at Alpine, and Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto at Stake. Additionally, Williams announced a new sponsor – Santander, continuing to support Sainz in his transition from Ferrari.
