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Carlos Sainz will make the switch to Williams in 2025 following his exit from Ferrari at the end of the season
Former Aston Martin head of race strategy Bernie Collins noted that Williams’ long-term collaboration with Mercedes and its F1 power units played a pivotal role in Carlos Sainz’s decision to join the team. Williams officially confirmed a multi-year agreement with Sainz earlier this week for the upcoming season. Sainz had been deliberating his future since Ferrari informed him earlier this year that he would be replaced by Lewis Hamilton in 2025. The Spaniard’s commitment to Williams aligns him with the new technical regulations coming into play in 2026. With Williams maintaining a strong partnership with Mercedes’ power unit, seen as one of the best in the field, the stability it offers influenced Sainz’s decision. The potential uncertainties surrounding Alpine and Audi’s engine choices for the future further solidified Williams’ position as the most reliable option for Sainz moving forward.
