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Williams will be the fifth different Formula 1 team that Carlos Sainz has raced for as he enters his 11th season in the pinnacle of motorsport.
Carlos Sainz stated that the most significant change after his move from Ferrari to Williams is not related to the team itself, but rather to its powertrain. This season marks his 11th in Formula 1, having signed with his fifth team in his career, Williams. He had never previously driven an F1 car with a Mercedes power unit until the post-season test in Abu Dhabi last year. The switch to Williams meant adjusting to the different power unit characteristics, including noises, vibrations, and operational aspects, which was the most notable change for Sainz. In addition to adapting to the power unit, he highlighted the challenges of getting used to new switches on the steering wheel and procedures related to the battery deployment and safety in Formula 1. Sainz emphasized that understanding and adapting to these differences in the power unit and operational procedures have been the significant adjustments for him at Williams.
