Carlos Sainz has made his choice: it will be Williams from 2025

This is an announcement that should please many of his counterparts. Carlos Sainz has finally made a choice regarding his next stable F1. After studying all the possibilities presented to him, the Madrilenian bet on Williams for this new adventure at almost 30 years old (he will celebrate it on September 1st).

In recent weeks, his name has been strongly linked to the English team and its team principal James Vowles has often publicly shown his desire to welcome the current driver of the team. Team. At Spa-Francorchamps last weekend, Carlos Sainz's father and manager were even seen in Williams' hospitality while the Grove team hinted at the officialization of the news this Monday on its social networks.

BREAKING: Carlos Sainz will join the team for '25, '26 and beyond 🤩​

WELCOME, CARLOS! 🤝

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- Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) July 29, 2024

« I am very happy to join Williams from 2025, welcomes Carlos Sainz. It's no secret that this year's driver market has been exceptionally complex for a variety of reasons and it's taken me a while to announce my decision. I am extremely proud to join such a historic and successful team, where many of my childhood heroes have driven in the past and left their mark on our sport. The ultimate goal of getting Williams back to where she belongs, at the top of the grid, is a challenge I embrace with enthusiasm and positivity. I am convinced that this team has all the necessary ingredients to make history again and, starting January 1, I will give my best to take Williams forward alongside each member of the team. »

Regarding his commitment, Williams indicated that it is a contract of at least three years since she specified that the Spaniard was signing for the 2025, 2026 seasons and “beyond”. Or we can also imagine a 2-year lease plus another optional one.

With the signing of the man with three Grand Prix victories, the duo of the English team is complete since Alex Albon extended last May for “several seasons.” » « With Alex and Carlos, we will be able to count on two of the most formidable drivers on the grid, with great experience to guide us through the new regulations in 2026, notes James Vowles. Their conviction with the organization's project demonstrates the extent of the work accomplished behind the scenes. People should not doubt our ambition and current momentum while we are still on the road to recovery. We are present, we are serious and, with the support of Dorilton, we are investing in what it takes to return to the forefront. » With the arrival of Carlos Sainz at Williams made official, the transfer market should settle down, this time for good.

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