Carlos Sainz Signs a Multi-Year Deal With Williams Racing
The Spaniard Shocked the F1 Market by Announcing a 2025 and Beyond Deal with Williams
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Carlos Sainz is heading to Williams! After losing his seat at Ferrari to Lewis Hamilton, Sainz has signed a multi-year deal with Williams. It’s been a wild ride for the Spaniard, who F1 news linked to several teams, but it looks like he’s found a new home. This move is sure to shake things up on the grid.
#F1 | Breaking News: Carlos Sainz will join Williams from 2025 on a multi-year deal!
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Carlos Sainz’s Journey to Williams
Carlos Sainz’s journey to Williams was a rollercoaster. After getting the boot from Ferrari, he was shopping around for a new ride. Audi, Alpine, and Williams were all in the mix, but the Spaniard had his sights set on a top team like Red Bull or Mercedes. Despite receiving praise for his performance from team bosses Toto Wolff and Christian Horner, both closed their doors to a potential signing.
With F1 scheduled on summer break, Sainz finally found a home at Williams. The team’s aiming to climb the ranks in F1 races, and they think the new rules could be a game-changer for everyone. Sainz agrees, saying it’s like a lottery where anyone could win.
Very happy to announce I’ll be joining @WilliamsRacing next season! Excited about the project and the challenges ahead of us! 💪🏻
Muy contento de poder anunciar que el año que viene me uniré a @WilliamsRacing! Entusiasmado con el proyecto y con los retos que tendremos por… pic.twitter.com/oUg5IexunR
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) July 29, 2024
Williams’ boss, James Vowles, is stoked to have Sainz on board, believing he’s the missing piece to their puzzle. Vowles said, “Carlos joining Williams is a strong statement of intent from both parties. Carlos has demonstrated time and again that he is one of the most talented drivers on the grid, with a race-winning pedigree, and this underlines the upward trajectory we are on.
Carlos brings not just experience and performance but also a fierce drive to extract every millisecond out of the team and car; the fit is perfect. In Alex and Carlos we will have one of the most formidable driver line-ups on the grid and with huge experience to guide us into the new regulations in 2026.”
🗣️ ‘He’s hungry for performance. He wants to be a part of this journey.’
Hear from James on signing Carlos ✍️
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) July 29, 2024
The Domino Effect on the F1 Grid
Sainz’s move to Williams leaves a few seats open, creating a ripple effect across the F1 grid.
Sergio Perez is feeling the heat at Red Bull, and Mercedes still hasn’t named Hamilton’s replacement. This domino effect could lead to some major driver swaps.
F1 rumors point to Red Bull being ready to fire Checo if he doesn’t improve. That could open the door for Daniel Ricciardo to return to RB’s primary team. Mercedes might go with their young gun, Kimi Antonelli, to fill Hamilton’s shoes.
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Alpine’s plans got thrown for a loop when Sainz picked Williams. They’re now weighing their options. Valtteri Bottas, the veteran, and Jack Doohan, their hotshot rookie, are both in the running.
With Sainz on board, Williams is hoping to shake things up. Other teams are scrambling to fill their lineups, so we’re in for a wild ride in the next few months.
