Atlassian Williams Racing's Team Principal James Vowles during F1 Monaco GP several months back ahead of F1 British GP.
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Vowles debunks reasons behind issues suffered by Williams in Austria ahead of F1 British GP

After enduring a difficult weekend in Spielberg, team principal James Vowles addressed the reasons behind their double retirement in Austria ahead of the F1 British GP. With both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon retiring from the race due to separate issues, the Grove-based team have recently faced a tough run of races—having only scored one…

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f1 driver Carlos Sainz ahead of the Austrian GP discusses his father's run for presidency
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Williams F1 driver Sainz upset by Sainz Sr’s retired presidency bid

Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr has shared his thoughts on his father Carlos Sainz Sr’s decision to withdraw from the race for FIA presidency. The rally legend recently announced his withdrawal in a public statement, stepping aside instead of directly challenging incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is seeking re-election. The FIA will hold…

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Carlos Sainz Sr. steps down from the FIA president election

Earlier in May 2025, rumors circulated that Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion and four-time Dakar Winner, and Carlos Sainz Jr.’s father, was considering running for the FIA presidency. Media outlets, such as Sky Sports, confirmed that Sainz Sr. was “assessing support” and potentially challenging the current FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, ahead…

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The F1 Monaco GP weekend brought a hard-earned point for Williams, but Carlos Sainz left Monte Carlo disillusioned with the way the race unfolded.
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Carlos Sainz voices strong displeasure over general team tactics at F1 Monaco GP

The F1 Monaco GP weekend brought a hard-earned point for Williams, but Carlos Sainz left Monte Carlo disillusioned with the way the race unfolded. On Formula 1’s tightest circuit, overtaking is notoriously difficult — and this year, slow, strategic driving by rivals became a defining theme. Sainz described the situation as “manipulation” of the race…

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Several F1 drivers have shared their opinions on Carlos Sainz Sr. potentially running for FIA president ahead of the F1 Imola GP
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F1 drivers react to Carlos Sainz Sr.’s potential bid for FIA presidency ahead of Imola GP

Heading into the Imola GP, several drivers on the current F1 grid have shared their opinions on the possibility of Carlos Sainz Sr. running for FIA president later this year.  The next presidential election of the motorsport’s governing body will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 12th December.  Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem has not formally…

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Rally champion Carlos Sainz and F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr at the finish line of Rally Dakar 2024
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Carlos Sainz Jr. opens up about his father’s potential FIA presidential bid at F1 Imola GP

Carlos Sainz shared his thoughts on the possibility of his father, rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr, running for FIA president later this year.  FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is approaching the end of his first term, having assumed office in late 2021. His presidency has been marked by controversies, high-profile departures, and strained relations with…

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Carlos Sainz Sr: FIA presidency run will be “out of passion and love” for the sport

In recent weeks, news of Carlos Sainz Sr’s possible run for the FIA presidency made waves in the motorsport world—and today, the 63 year-old confirmed it himself. Earlier this week the two-time World Rally Champion revealed he is “currently in the process of figuring out how much support I will get from the community of…

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Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing. 20.04.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Race Day.
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Sainz on balance struggles holding Williams F1 back in the Saudi Arabian GP

Carlos Sainz of Atlassian Williams Racing provided insights about the FW47’s underlying balance issue that might have been hindering Williams’ performance at the Media Day in the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.  The issue that is holding Williams back After passing stagnant and sometimes regressive periods in the last few years, the Williams Racing F1…

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