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Carlos Sainz will have a new home in F1 from 2025, with it being confirmed he will join Williams.
Carlos Sainz will be racing for Williams in the 2025 F1 season onwards, with the decision made after extensive speculation following his departure from Ferrari. The 29-year-old will be teaming up with Alexander Albon at the Grove-based team under the leadership of team principal James Vowles. Despite interest from Alpine, Sainz ultimately chose Williams over the other offers, including one from Stake F1. Williams had been the frontrunner for Sainz for weeks, and Vowles made efforts to convince him of the project during late-night conversations. This news concludes months of uncertainty surrounding Sainz’s next move in the F1 paddock, with his decision to join Williams aligning him with a competitive Mercedes customer team.
