It's confirmed and exciting, Carlos Sainz is joining Williams F1 ahead of schedule!

Unlike certain other drivers (a priori, Lewis Hamilton), Carlos Sainz will have the chance to drive the Williams this year, in F1. A very important driving session, with a view to obtaining the return of the Spanish driver, ahead of the 2025 season, which will see the introduction of a new single-seater designed at Grove. Even if, at this stage of the year, the comments will no longer have a significant impact on the development of the Englishwoman…

Early integration for Sainz, at Williams F1

Here is the official press release issued by Williams Racing, announcing the driving of Carlos Sainz from the end of season tests in Abu Dhabi, just after the F1 Grand Prix.

Williams Racing is pleased to announce today that Carlos Sainz will join the team for the upcoming end-of-season testing in Abu Dhabi, marking the first steps in its preparation for the 2025 season. This first opportunity will allow Carlos and Williams to start building their relationship. The test session will provide a valuable chance for Carlos to begin to integrate into his new team environment and he will drive the FW46 for the first time. Carlos will drive for Williams alongside Alex Albon in 2025, forming one of the most formidable line-ups on the grid.

For the record, all 2025 liveries will be presented jointly and simultaneously, during a dedicated show, broadcast live, to mark the 75th anniversary of Formula 1.

Carlos Sainz's F1 results

To date, Carlos Sainz has won four Grand Prix in F1, all with Ferrari. He also achieved 6 pole positions, 4 fastest laps in races and 25 podiums in the premier category of motorsport. Note that Williams Racing will already be its 5th team, after having known Toro Rosso, Renault, Mclaren and Ferrari. In 2025, he will give up his seat to Lewis Hamilton, recruited before the start of the 2024 season.

Williams Racing records in Formula 1

For its part, the Williams team has been chasing its glorious past for many seasons. His last title dates back to 1997, with Jacques Villeneuve and HH Frentzen. As for his last victory, it took place in 2012, during the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, ​​with Pastor Maldonado. Finally, his last pole position dates back to the 2024 season.

Article published on 11/18/2024 at 5:15 p.m., prize list source, Wikipedia