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Carlos Sainz’s Bold Williams Gamble: “I Had to Trust My Instincts, I will bring Williams back to the top”

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
February 6, 2025
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Carlos Sainz’s Williams Mission Begins: Why His Arrival Could Be a Game-Changer

Carlos Sainz isn’t looking back. After being forced out of Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton’s high-profile switch, the Spanish driver has fully embraced his next challenge—leading Williams Racing back to Formula 1 glory. And if his instincts are anything to go by, this might just be the smartest move of his career.

In a newly released video, Williams captured Sainz’s first official visit to the team’s factory in England, where he was welcomed by team principal James Vowles, who even greeted him in Spanish. Addressing the entire Williams workforce, Sainz didn’t just talk about adapting to his new home—he made it clear why he believes in this project and why Ferrari is already in his rearview mirror.

A Calculated Risk: Why Sainz Chose Williams Over Bigger Names

For months, speculation swirled about where Sainz would land after Ferrari let him go. Mercedes? Red Bull? Maybe even a return to McLaren? But ultimately, he chose Williams—a team that hasn’t won a race in over a decade. Why? Because for Sainz, it wasn’t just about 2025—it was about the long-term vision.

“At the beginning, when I had to make such an important decision about my future, I was very focused on which team would make the most significant progress in 2025. But eventually, I realised what my decision had to be based on—foresight and people.”

Sainz praised James Vowles’ leadership, believing that the former Mercedes strategist is quietly building something special at Williams—a project that, in time, could bring the team back to the front of the grid.

“When I started discussing things in detail with James Vowles, I saw that he is building a very strong project here at Williams. He is forming a team with a vision that I believe will bring the racing team back to the top. It is this vision that made me fall in love with the project.”

Trusting His Instincts—Just Like He Did with Ferrari

This isn’t the first time Sainz has made a bold career move based on gut feeling. When he left McLaren for Ferrari in 2020, many questioned the timing. But looking back, he now sees a pattern—and it gives him confidence that his Williams bet will pay off.

“When I left McLaren for Ferrari, I thought that there were very good people at McLaren and that this team could become world champions in the medium term. McLaren promptly won the Constructors’ Cup in 2024, and I said to myself: OK, I have to trust my instincts at Williams.”

Sainz doesn’t just want to be another driver in the midfield—he wants to be part of a resurgence. And while it won’t happen overnight, he genuinely believes in the Williams rebuild.

First Days at Williams: What Impressed Sainz Most?

Sainz wasted no time getting involved. Right after the 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi, he jumped into a Williams car for a filming day at Yas Marina and then participated in the official post-season F1 test.

But what truly caught his attention wasn’t just the technology or the car—it was the people. Williams endured a brutal end to the season, with a string of accidents that forced the mechanics and engineers to work overtime just to get both cars back on track. And yet, instead of frustration, Sainz found pure motivation.

“If I’m honest, what blew me away most was how motivated everyone at Williams was. Even at the end of a year where we all know the last few races were very tough. There was a lot of hard work in the factory and overtime at the track to get both cars running again after such a bad series of accidents.”

“I met smiling faces everywhere. I saw people who wanted to get involved, who wanted to work together, who wanted to make the test as positive as possible. That really impressed me, and I really enjoyed those first two days.”

It was the perfect way to start the next chapter of his career.

Can Sainz and Williams Shock the F1 Grid in 2025?

Williams is still a long way from its championship-winning days, but under James Vowles’ leadership, the team is making serious moves to return to competitiveness. And with Sainz now fully embedded, there’s a renewed sense of belief.

While he won’t be fighting for race wins immediately, Sainz’s experience, consistency, and leadership could be exactly what Williams needs to climb the ranks. The 2025 season might not be about podiums—but don’t be surprised if Williams starts punching above its weight sooner than expected.

One thing is clear: Sainz isn’t here to coast. He’s here to build something. And if his instincts are right once again, this could be the move that changes Williams’ future.

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