P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz has scored a grand prix podium in 2025 before the driver who replaced him at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton.
Carlos Sainz dismissed any comparison to Lewis Hamilton following his podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, highlighting his success as Ferrari’s replacement. Sainz, starting in second place, secured third place in Baku, marking Williams’ first podium since 2021 and the team’s first podium in a fully completed race since 2017. Despite being overtaken by George Russell, Sainz achieved Williams’ podium under James Vowles’ leadership before Hamilton. Sainz’s response to questions regarding beating Hamilton to a podium in 2025 was succinct: “What everyone else does is not my business.” He emphasized his satisfaction in scoring a podium with Williams and the team’s progress. Sainz reflected on the significance of his recent podium, attributing it to his belief in Williams’ potential and his resilience throughout the season.
