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Carlos Sainz has shed light on why his start at Williams may not be quite as emphatic as his F1 pre-season testing exploits might first suggest.
Carlos Sainz has expressed his confusion about the handling of the Williams FW47, his car for the 2025 F1 season, despite topping the timesheets during pre-season testing in Bahrain. He mentioned feeling lost in terms of finding extra performance and understanding the car’s nuances despite extensive running. Sainz admitted to still figuring out where to locate the additional time on track in the new car. Even though he handed over the car to teammate Alex Albon for the final day of testing, Sainz’s performance has generated excitement in the paddock. Team principal Andrea Stella of McLaren believes Williams could be potential contenders for the top four. Sainz emphasized the importance of finding those last two tenths of performance over the opening races of the season.
