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Carlos Sainz to throw Williams progress ‘in the bin’ due to radical F1 changes
Carlos Sainz explained that he will have to discard much of his progress with Williams in 2025 due to the major regulation changes for the 2026 season. Despite making significant strides during the previous season and achieving two podium finishes, he acknowledges that adapting to the new regulations will pose a challenge. Sainz remains confident in the potential for a “unexpected big jump” as all teams and drivers will be starting afresh with the introduction of active aerodynamics and new power units. While the upcoming changes will nullify the adjustments he made to his driving style and tools from his time at Ferrari, he sees the opportunity for a fresh start and new possibilities in the competitive landscape of Formula 1. Sainz believes that if the regulations had remained stable, he could have continued to make progress with Williams, but now sees the regulation changes as offering the potential for an exciting leap forward.
