Carlos Sainz: « Being in Spain, in front of my fans, is always special »
Under the Catalan sun, Carlos Sainz is preparing for an emotional Spanish Grand Prix. As the new Williams driver for 2025, the Madrid-born Sainz intends to make the most of his home crowd's support to show off his new colors. Between personal motivation and collective commitment, he is clearly determined to perform.
Carlos Sainz arrived at Williams with the desire to build something new. After several seasons at Ferrari, where he experienced podiums, victories, but also frustrations, he is turning a page. In a team that is rebuilding, he wants to embody a new momentum.
It’s a new beginning for me at Williams. The team has worked hard during the winter, and I can’t wait to see how the car performs on the track.
This sentence says a lot: enthusiasm is there, but also caution. Sainz knows the reality of back-of-the-grid performances, but he also feels that Williams has changed dimensions. With increasing investments and a strengthened structure, the British team aspires to climb up the hierarchy.
The Weight of the Flag
This weekend, Carlos Sainz is racing at home. And for him, it never feels like any other Grand Prix. The reception from the fans, the media pressure, the Spanish flags in the stands… all this creates a unique atmosphere.
« Being in Spain, in front of my fans, is always special. I will give everything to achieve a good result this weekend.
No beating around the bush here. He knows the public expects a feat from him, even if expectations must remain measured. For Sainz, the motivation is heightened: he knows that every overtaking, every point scored will have a special symbolic value in Barcelona.
The driver at the heart of a project
At Williams, Sainz is more than just a driver: he is a leader. The team is relying on his experience to improve the car. He also embodies a renewal, another step towards emerging from the doldrums that Williams has sunk into over the past decade. His words reveal a genuine commitment to this challenge.
In the press conference, he may not have monopolized the conversation, but every word seemed carefully chosen. And each word conveyed a sense of quiet pride and assumed responsibility. Will the Circuit de Catalunya see a first spark? Answer on Sunday.
