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Carlos Sainz Optimistic Despite Challenges in Aus GP Qualifying: A New Chapter for Williams Team

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 15, 2025
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Carlos Sainz Optimistic Despite Challenges in Aus GP Qualifying: A New Chapter for Williams Team

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 15, 2025 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. during qualification REUTERS/Edgar Su

Carlos Sainz, the stellar Formula 1 driver, recently confessed to feeling a tad off pace during the Australian Grand Prix qualifying session. However, he assured fans and critics alike that this is a typical scenario when joining a new team. Sainz and his teammate at Williams, Alex Albon, both demonstrated strong performances during the Q3 at Albert Park, an accomplishment that has the racing community abuzz.

Sainz, a former Ferrari driver, managed to secure the 10th position on the grid while Albon impressively slotted his car onto the third row. Despite experiencing a somewhat ‘scrappy qualifying’ in Melbourne, Sainz remains optimistic about his future prospects with the William’s team.

The team’s commendable pace was evident during the pre-season testing in Bahrain, where Sainz clocked the fastest time of all participants. However, pre-season lap times are often misleading and fail to paint an accurate picture of the actual pecking order.

A new sense of competitiveness seems to have ignited within the Williams team since their arrival in Australia. This is a positive shift from their performance last season when they finished ninth in the Constructors’ Championship.

Both Albon and Sainz were visibly pleased with their efforts at Albert Park. Although Sainz acknowledged feeling somewhat “one step behind” for now, he is confident that his speed will enhance as he gains more familiarity with the FW47.

Sainz, who boasts of an impressive career with half of the Formula 1 grid, including his recent move to Williams, believes it’s natural to feel a bit behind when starting with a new team. He stressed the importance of understanding a car inside out, noting that this knowledge is critical when attempting to squeeze out the last bit of performance during a lap.

Reflecting on the qualifying session, Sainz stated that newcomers to a team or situation tend to lag slightly in qualifying, as they are perpetually playing catch-up. However, he is confident that this is just a starting point and he will continue to improve with every race.

On a similar note, Albon, who secured a commendable third-row spot in the qualifying, anticipates a fierce competition this season behind the top four – McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes. He commended the significant progress made by Williams, not just in terms of performance, but also regarding parts, weight, and their overall approach to the race weekend.

Albon also validated the potential of their car, as demonstrated during pre-season testing. Although he predicts a tight grid, he believes that any team could have qualified P5 under favorable conditions. With the midfield set for a ‘dogfight’ and Williams inching closer to the top teams, this season promises to be an exciting one for Formula 1 enthusiasts.

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