Carlos Sainz to test Williams Racing after Abu Dhabi GP
15th November 2024Carlos Sainz is set to join Williams Racing after the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in the end-of-season test before he arrives in 2025.
Feature image credit: Scuderia Ferrari
Williams confirmed on Friday that Sainz will have an opportunity to start building his relationship with the team as he will compete in the end-of-season test.
During this test, which will take place after the Abu Dhabi GP, the Spaniard will drive the team FW46 for the first time, integrating into his new team ahead of the new season.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Sainz would join the British team for the next season and will partner with Alexander Albon. This followed the Spaniard’s search for a seat in 2025 after it was announced that Lewis Hamilton would take his seat at Ferrari.
Williams has described the Albon-Sainz pairing as one of the season’s ‘formidable’ driver line-ups for the 75th anniversary of F1, with both drivers strapped in on multi-year deals.
BREAKING NEWS: Carlos Sainz will drive for the team at the Abu Dhabi end-of-season test, gearing up for the 2025 season! 💪🌶️
Full details below.
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) November 15, 2024
Sainz has enjoyed an impressive career driving for; Toro Rosso, Renault, McLaren and now Scuderia Ferrari.
In his time at the famous Italian outfit, the Spaniard secured his maiden victories at the 2022 British Grand Prix, followed up with three wins in Singapore 2023, Australia 2024 and his most recent in Mexico, 2024.
On the other hand, Albon has enjoyed a return to F1 racing, in 2022, after his spell at Toro Rosso and Red Bull Racing which spanned from 2019 to 2020. The London-born Thai driver has consistently scored points for Williams and outscored all of his teammates to date.
Ahead of the test, the team have stated they’re looking ‘forward to teaming up’ with the Spaniard in the United Arab Emirates next month.
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