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Inside Story: Carlos Sainz’s Long-Awaited Journey to Williams F1 Revealed by Claire Williams

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 9, 2025
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Inside Story: Carlos Sainz’s Long-Awaited Journey to Williams F1 Revealed by Claire Williams

The former Deputy Team Principal of Williams F1, Claire Williams, has recently divulged her earlier attempts to recruit Carlos Sainz to the team during her tenure. Sainz, who is currently gearing up for his debut season with Williams, had to vacate his position at Ferrari for Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time World Champion, in the 2025 F1 season.

The inclusion of Sainz, a four-time race victor, has been greeted as a significant achievement by Williams. The team’s third-ever Principal, James Vowles, is banking on Sainz’s expertise to turn the tide for the Grove-based team.

The late Sir Frank Williams’ daughter, Claire Williams, held the Deputy Team Principal position for over seven years from 2013 to 2020. The family sold the team to Dorilton Capital, marking the end of their management. The 48-year-old Williams has been a commentator on Netflix’s popular F1 show, Drive to Survive, where she openly discussed her efforts to sign Sainz.

Sainz began his journey in F1 with the Toro Rosso team, Red Bull’s junior team, in 2015. He went on to briefly drive for Renault (now known as Alpine) in 2017-18, then McLaren in 2019-20, before finally landing at Ferrari at the start of 2021.

In a conversation with the F1’s official website, Claire Williams highlighted the significance of Sainz’s move to Williams. “It’s a brilliant story,” she said. “I spent quite a bit of time trying to negotiate with Carlos to join the team when I was at the helm. It’s great to see him finally make it to Williams a decade later.”

She also emphasized Sainz’s potential impact on the team and expressed satisfaction in sharing her insights into this development.

In a 2021 exclusive interview with PlanetF1.com, Claire Williams shared her struggle to adjust to life without F1, following the family’s exit from the team’s management. She admitted to taking a step back from the sport, even though it has been a part of her life in one way or another.

“The race cars felt like a part of me. The team felt like an extension of my family and they’re not there anymore. I don’t get to see them each and every day,” she said. However, she also expressed her optimism about new beginnings and her joy of spending more time with her family.

Despite her withdrawal from the sport, she stays connected through her involvement with Drive to Survive. “I was a keen supporter of it when it first came into the sport, as it opens the sport’s doors and really showcases what a brilliant sport this is, not just to existing fans but also new ones,” she added.

Claire Williams’ journey in F1 might have ended, but her contributions and insights continue to influence and shape the sport. With Carlos Sainz now at Williams, her unfulfilled aspirations from her tenure may finally be realized.

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