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F1 2025: Sainz’s Struggle at Williams – Blip or Crisis?

David Castro by David Castro
March 29, 2025
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Carlos Sainz’s Remarkable Impact at Williams: A Comprehensive Assessment by Team Boss James Vowles

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Practice - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 14, 2025 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. arrives ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su

“Sainz Stumbles: The Shocking Truth About His Rocky Start at Williams”

In a shocking turn of events, Carlos Sainz has found himself struggling to find his footing at Williams, the F1 powerhouse, as the 2025 season kicks off. The Spanish dynamo, who made a high-profile exit from Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton, has yet to hit his stride, leaving fans and critics alike puzzled and concerned.

Sainz’s tumultuous journey with Williams began with a crash in Australia, followed by a less-than-impressive performance in the Chinese GP, where he was outshone by Alex Albon. Despite a promising start during post-season testing in Abu Dhabi and topping the charts in Bahrain testing, Sainz has hit a wall, figuratively and literally.

In Australia, Sainz’s unfortunate crash occurred while he was in P10. A power delivery mishap during a gear change led to the rear axle sliding out, causing a collision with the Albert Park final corner wall. The Spaniard’s troubles then escalated in China, where he trailed behind Albon consistently and scored his first point only due to the disqualification of both Ferraris and Pierre Gasly.

Sainz’s struggles were particularly evident in Sprint Qualifying, where he was eliminated in SQ2 at P13, lagging significantly behind Albon who qualified P9. The final sector proved to be Sainz’s Achilles’ heel, with Turn 16 and the exit of Turn 13 being the key points where he lost most speed.

Adding insult to injury, Sainz was the lone driver forced to make a pit stop due to excessive tyre grip loss from front graining. He narrowly avoided finishing last in the weekend’s short race, thanks to a late crash involving Gabriel Bortoleto and Jack Doohan.

However, Sainz’s woes did not end there. The Spanish driver once again found himself trailing behind, ending up P15 in qualifying while Albon broke into Q3 at P10. To add fuel to the fire, Sainz’s race saw a re-emergence of degradation in the form of graining, despite setup changes to the FW47.

Despite the mounting setbacks, Sainz remains optimistic. Known for his reliability, consistency, and self-criticism, he is confident of finding his rhythm soon. He is committed to working closely with the Williams team and engineers to unravel the mystery behind his challenging adaptation to the new team.

It is evident that Sainz’s journey at Williams has been anything but smooth. The unexpected twists and turns have left fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the moment when Sainz finally finds his groove. Until then, the world watches and waits, as Sainz battles to overcome the odds in the thrilling world of F1 racing.

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