Official: Carlos Sainz joins Williams for the 2025 Formula 1 Championship

Carlos Sainz has officially signed with Williams for the 2024 Formula 1 season, putting an end to weeks of speculation. While he was initially expected to join teams like Audi, Alpine or Mercedes, the Spaniard finally opted for Williams. This decision marks an important step for Williams, which hopes to return to the top of Formula 1 with Sainz’s help.

Carlos Sainz will team up with Alexander Albon, leaving Logan Sargeant, his current teammate, without a seat for the moment. This choice by the Williams team is part of a desire to give the team a competent duo of drivers capable of scoring points. Sainz’s experience in Formula 1 and his consistency will be an asset to the team, which will gather precise data on the behavior and performance of the car.

The departure of Sainz from Ferrari paves the way for Lewis Hamilton, who was confirmed earlier in the season as his replacement at the Scuderia. This transfer marks the end of an era for Sainz at Ferrari, where he has been able to demonstrate good skills, but where the results have not always been there.

Vowles expressed his enthusiasm for the addition of Sainz to the team, emphasizing his experience and technical understanding of the car. While he had already shared a few days ago that discussions between the two had progressed well.

Alpine, the French team on the grid, had made a last-minute attempt to attract Sainz. The rumors that had already emerged about a contract with Alpine and Sainz now fall through as Alpine’s contract seemed to offer a more substantial salary to the driver. However, Sainz chose to accept Williams’ offer, probably because of the team’s development opportunities and the contribution that the drivers could bring.

With Carlos Sainz recruited, the team hopes to combine the experience of the Spanish driver and the talent of Alexander Albon to reach the top of the rankings in the next season. This transfer could well allow the team to regain its past glory.