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Williams team principal James Vowles says he is surprised Red Bull and Mercedes both passed up the opportunity to sign Carlos Sainz, after the Spaniard agreed to join Williams from 2025 onwards. Sa…
Williams team principal James Vowles expressed surprise that both Red Bull and Mercedes did not try to sign Carlos Sainz, who will join Williams in 2025. Sainz signed a multi-year contract with Williams to replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari. Vowles praised Sainz as a top driver who brings significant performance improvements to any team he joins. Vowles believes Sainz’s commitment and ability to elevate the team are valuable assets. While Vowles was surprised by the decisions of Red Bull and Mercedes, he acknowledged that the specifics of Sainz’s contract are known to only a select few. Sainz himself made it clear that he is committed to Williams for the long term.
