Carlos Sainz Jr from Spain, currently a Ferrari driver, could potentially make a surprising move to Williams in 2025. Reports suggest he is in discussions with the Formula 1 team about the possibility of joining. Speculation about Sainz’s future has been constant since Ferrari announced they will replace him with Lewis Hamilton next season. Sauber is said to be interested in securing Sainz’s signature as they prepare to become an Audi factory team in 2026. However, Williams has now entered the scene as a possible destination for Sainz, according to Autosport.
Earlier this month, Williams announced that Alex Albon signed a multi-term contract extension, but it seems that Logan Sargeant’s time with the team may be coming to an end. Under the leadership of team principal James Vowles, Williams has shown promising signs and expressed a desire to modernize its facilities at its British headquarters. Albon cited his belief in Williams’ potential for significant progress under the next rule reset as a factor in his decision to renew his contract. The team’s engine deal with Mercedes is seen as a potential advantage, with the German manufacturer expressing optimism about its 2026 power unit.
Vowles ha enfatizzato che la Williams sta adottando un approccio di pensiero avanzato, con un focus sul lungo termine. Ha affermato che la vettura del 2025 del team è già in fase di sviluppo, con l’obiettivo di posizionare il team per il successo nel 2026 e oltre. Vowles ha riconosciuto che ciò potrebbe comportare prendere decisioni difficili per trasformare l’organizzazione. Parlando alla stampa, Sainz stesso è rimasto in silenzio sui suoi piani futuri, affermando che sta considerando tutte le opzioni e prenderà la decisione giusta. Ha espresso fiducia che, una volta aperta la mente alle possibilità, le cose progrediranno rapidamente. Sainz ha enfatizzato l’importanza di trovare le condizioni giuste per il suo prossimo contratto.
