6 days ago · Carlos Sainz said the feeling he had upon leaving McLaren, believing the team could be World Champions in future, made him “trust my instinct” and choose Williams.

6 days ago · However, Sainz felt optimistic about his Williams stint, particularly because of his good decision-making track record. During his introduction to the Williams team, Sainz reflected on his time at McLaren between 2019-2020, where …

6 days ago · Carlos Sainz has revealed that his time at McLaren played a part in his decision to join Williams, admitting he had to 'trust his instinct'. Sainz will drive for Williams in 2025 after...

Sainz moved to McLaren in 2019, ending his association with Red Bull. He took his maiden podium at the Brazilian Grand Prix that year, followed by another at the Italian Grand Prix in 2020. Sainz signed for Ferrari in 2021, replacing Sebastian Vettel to partner Charles Leclerc.

After two successful years with McLaren, including two podium finishes, Carlos signed off his final race with the team by sealing P3 in the Constructors' Championship.

6 days ago · Carlos Sainz has already started work at Williams and is making some very positive noises as he prepares to begin life at his fifth different Formula 1 team. After spells at Toro Rosso, Renault, McLaren and Ferrari, Carlos Sainz has found himself at …

Nov 17, 2024 · Sainz swapped Renault for McLaren in 2019 but departed just two years later after Ferrari came calling. But even in that time, Stallard said Sainz was a key part of McLaren’s turnaround.

Nov 14, 2024 · Carlos Sainz’s former race engineer Tom Stallard – who worked with the Spaniard at McLaren – has given an insight into what Williams can expect from the driver when he joins the team next season, with Stallard confident that Sainz will be a “big asset” to the Grove outfit.

Apr 2, 2024 · Formula 1 journalist Lawrence Barretto has reported Red Bull’s reluctance to move too fast to secure their second seat for 2025 could end up being an obstacle too big for Carlos Sainz to overcome...

There is the odd exception every now and then, but Carlos Sainz is not one of them. This weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks the denouement of a two-year stint at McLaren that has probably exceeded even his expectations.