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Guenther Steiner was speaking on a recent edition of the RacingNews365 podcast!
Guenther Steiner expressed surprise at Williams signing Carlos Sainz for its F1 team. Sainz’s future saga was resolved during the summer break with Sainz choosing Williams after losing his Ferrari seat to Lewis Hamilton. Sainz will join Alex Albon in a multi-year deal starting in 2025, replacing Logan Sargeant, with James Vowles successfully fending off competition from Stake/Audi and Alpine for Sainz’s services. Steiner admitted he was taken aback by Sainz’s decision, mentioning his respect for both drivers but questioning the move to a less competitive team like Williams. Steiner praised Vowles for convincing Carlos to join Williams, highlighting the importance of experienced drivers for a struggling team and acknowledging the challenge of competing with manufacturer teams for Sainz’s signature.
