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Carlos Sainz will race full-time for Williams in 2025 following his exit from the Ferrari F1 set-up.
Williams team principal James Vowles expressed his interest in having Carlos Sainz participate in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi. Sainz will be joining Williams on a multi-year deal after leaving Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton. Vowles aims for Sainz to start integrating with the team early, with a race debut in Australia scheduled for next season. The team is still in negotiations with Ferrari as Sainz is under contract until the end of 2024. Vowles emphasized the importance of performance over commercial value in Formula 1, highlighting the significance of pushing the car to improve championship position and sponsorship income. Williams sees Sainz’s arrival as part of their strategy to return to the forefront of the grid in the future.
