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Carlos Sainz drove the 2025 Williams F1 car for the first time on Friday following the launch of the FW47 at Silverstone.
Carlos Sainz praised Williams for its improved pre-season preparations compared to last year. He will be making his grand prix debut for the team in Australia, alongside Alex Albon. Williams faced challenges last year with a late car launch and being overweight, causing lap time losses. However, the team has shown significant progress this year, launching its 2025 car early and conducting a successful shakedown at Silverstone. Sainz highlighted the drastic difference in Williams’ current environment, emphasizing the positive changes made by the team. Despite finishing ninth in the standings last year, Williams is on a much better trajectory this season.
