Carlos Sainz’ first race for Williams Racing was over before it truly began. The Spanish driver suffered a crash in the opening lap of Sunday’s Australian GP.
The F1 Australian GP qualifying session was a very good day for Carlos Sainz and Williams as they solidified their competitiveness from testing. Albon secured P6 ahead of the Ferrari duo, with Sainz in P10 despite some struggles throughout the session. This performance has raised eyebrows across the paddock, with the team showing it could…
Oscar Piastri wrapped up the final F1 Australian GP practice session on a high ahead of qualifying, setting the fastest time in FP3 and leading the pack ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen, full report and results below. After Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in FP2 at the F1 Australian Grand Prix, leading the…
A strong performance from Williams in the first F1 practice session of the season saw new recruit Carlos Sainz finishing in P2 and Alex Albon in P6 ahead of the Australian GP. However, while team principal James Vowles believes the team has put in good work over the winter, there’s still some progress to be…
McLaren continued their impressive form in the first official session of 2025, as Lando Norris topped the timesheets for FP1 at the Australian Grand Prix with a lap of 1:17.252. Carlos Sainz came in second as Williams carried over their promising testing pace. The Spaniard led the latter part of the session with a time…
Carlos Sainz recorded the fastest overall time of F1 pre-season testing last week in Bahrain. The Spanish driver spoke about his ‘ridiculously little’ testing and his “proposal” for the budget cap in the press conference last week in Bahrain. Sainz was recently announced as director of the GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers’ Association) Already, he has…
With pre-season testing complete, the 2025 F1 season is just around the corner, and for Williams’ drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, there is a glimpse of promise within the team. Unexpected weather in Bahrain With unexpected and unpredictable weather in Bahrain throughout the 3 days, Sainz described testing as “complicated”, noting that the changing weather conditions…
After an hour-long lunch break, F1 returns for the afternoon session on the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit. Most of the drivers will now be switching out and handing the car over to their teammates. However, Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz will be getting back behind the wheel for Red…
Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz share their initial thoughts on Williams’ FW47. Both drivers reacted positively following their first taste of the team’s 2025 challenger following day 1 of Pre-Season testing in Bahrain. Albon shares his feelings Speaking following the morning session, Albon noted the positives of the FW47, while noting there is room for…
Another F1 related chapter is closing for four times World Champion Sebastian Vettel, and a new one begins for Carlos Sainz with the GPDA. In fact, the former Red Bull driver is officially stepping down from his role of Director for the Grand Prix Drivers Association. A new signing Vettel had first been appointed in…
