Carlos Sainz signing for Williams is proof of the ambition and momentum throughout the crew, in accordance with crew principal James Vowles.
Williams has secured the providers of the Ferrari driver from 2025 onwards on a multi-year contract, with Sainz changing Logan Sargeant subsequent season. Sainz had affords from Alpine and the longer term Audi Method 1 mission to determine between however has opted for Williams after months of deliberation, and Vowles believes he’s the perfect addition to the crew’s lineup.
“Carlos becoming a member of Williams is a powerful assertion of intent from each events,” Vowles stated. “Carlos has demonstrated again and again that he is likely one of the most gifted drivers on the grid, with race-winning pedigree, and this underlines the upwards trajectory we’re on. Carlos brings not simply expertise and efficiency, but in addition a fierce drive to extract each millisecond out of the crew and automotive; the match is ideal.
“In Alex and Carlos we may have one of the vital formidable driver lineups on the grid and with big expertise to information us into the brand new rules in 2026. Their perception on this group’s mission demonstrates the magnitude of the work happening behind the scenes.
“Individuals needs to be in little question about our ambition and momentum as we proceed our journey again to competitiveness – we’re right here, we’re severe and with Dorilton’s backing we’re investing in what it takes to return to the entrance of the grid.”
Sainz’s arrival means Sargeant might be changed after two years racing for Williams. The crew stated it “will give Logan each help as he seems to be to proceed his racing profession for 2025 and past”, and Vowles added an acknowledgement of the Floridian’s efforts.
“I additionally wish to thank Logan for all the pieces he has accomplished for the crew and know he’ll proceed to battle onerous for us within the races forward,” he stated.
