Get ready for some F1 drama as Williams drops a major hint about signing Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season. Here’s what you need to know:
- Williams team principal James Vowles reveals Sainz is a top target, but timelines might not match.
- Sainz is mulling over options after deciding to leave Ferrari at the end of the year.
- Vowles emphasizes he wants drivers who see Williams as more than a ‘stepping stone.’
- Relationships with Sainz and his dad are solid, but that doesn’t guarantee a deal.
We’re in the thick of F1 silly season, and Williams has just dropped a juicy tidbit. Team principal James Vowles confirmed that Carlos Sainz is a top candidate to join the team for the 2025 season. However, the timelines might not sync up between the two parties, and Vowles isn’t keen on waiting around forever for Sainz to decide.
As Sainz gears up to exit Ferrari at the end of this year, he’s faced with some tough choices. Williams has marked him as their number one choice to partner with Alex Albon next season. However, Sainz describes his situation as “always been complicated”, explaining the delay in making a decision. Vowles, on the other hand, wants drivers who see Williams as a long-term commitment, not just a stepping stone.
Vowles told talkSPORT, “I think we’ve been fairly forthright and open on who we’d like to sign, but that doesn’t mean it will necessarily happen”. He understands where Williams stands in the grand scheme of things but stresses the importance of a driver who is fully committed to the team’s journey. Sometimes, the timelines just don’t align, and that’s a crucial factor in making these decisions.
Adding more layers to this saga, Vowles has a good relationship with both Carlos Sainz Jr. and Sr. But relationships alone won’t cut it. Vowles makes it clear: they’ve laid all their cards on the table. He said, “This is what we can offer. If you want it, great, we’re here. And if you don’t, not a problem. We’re going to find our own pathway through things”. It’s all about timing and mutual goals, and those might not line up this time around.
The future remains uncertain, but one thing’s clear: Williams won’t wait forever.
Source: Planetf1
