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Williams reveals their reasoning behind signing Sainz
On Monday, it was announced that Carlos Sainz has signed for Williams on a multi-year deal from 2025. Sainz will join Alex Albon racing for the British team. Team boss James Vowles had made it clear that the Spaniard was their number one choice, as they end ties with Logan Sargeant.
Why did Williams want Sainz?
During his career, Sainz has achieved 23 podiums, over 1,100 points and sits fifth this season in the Drivers' standings. He is also won of the seven different race winners this season, after his victory in Melbourne. Last season, he was the only driver to defeat Red Bull. Thus, making him a strong candidate for the team.
Vowles has repeatedly made it clear that Sainz has been the key target for the team, given his experience and success within the sport. In a statement released by the team, 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 race-winning pedigree, and this underlines the upwards 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."
Since becoming the Williams team boss, Vowles has been on a mission to bring the team back to a strong position. Last season, Alex Albon scored all bar one point for the team. This season, they sit ninth in the Constructors, with just four points. Vowles hopes that the pairing will be strong, and assist in the long-term plans he has for the team, particulary as Sainz will remain with the team beyond the regulation changes. “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. Their belief in this organisation’s mission demonstrates the magnitude of the work going on behind the scenes," Vowles added.