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Carlos Sainz will join Williams at the start of 2025, linking up with the Grove-based squad on a multi-year deal following his exit from Ferrari.
James Vowles, the team principal of the Williams team, has characterized his pursuit of Carlos Sainz for next year as a “rollercoaster.” Sainz is set to join the squad for the 2025 season, forming a partnership with Alex Albon on a multi-year deal. The negotiation process with Sainz began last year, with Vowles expressing confidence only when the deal was officially signed. The decision-making process for Sainz was extensive due to his desirability in the driver market and the uncertainty of other teams’ line-ups for the upcoming seasons. Vowles acknowledged the fluctuating nature of the driver market, attributing Sainz’s prolonged decision to the instability in the sport. Until the contract was finalized, Vowles admitted to experiencing a mix of ups and downs, culminating in the successful signing of Sainz.
