Williams Racing Could Lure Carlos Sainz Jr. For Next Season
Sainz Hasn’t Made a Decision on His Future After Lewis Hamilton Took the Spanish Seat at Ferrari for Next Season

Smooth Operator’s Decision 🧐
The F1 news has been buzzing with rumors about the drivers market, and the latest reports suggest that Ferrari’s departing star, Carlos Sainz Jr., might be heading to Williams next season.
While Williams might not be the first team that comes to mind for a driver of Sainz’s caliber, the partnership with Mercedes and the upcoming regulations in 2026 could position Williams as a formidable competitor.
Williams Has His Mind Set on 2026
Last season, they managed an impressive seventh place in the F1 Constructors’ Championship, but they have struggled this year, currently sitting ninth without a single point.
Despite these challenges, the team is looking towards the future with optimism.
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James Vowles, the team boss, has made it clear that Williams is prioritizing the development of their 2025 and 2026 cars over this year’s performance.
This long-term strategy is aimed at taking full advantage of the new regulations coming into effect in the 2026 F1 schedule, which could level the playing field and give teams like Williams a chance to challenge the big boys like Red Bull and Mercedes.
Sainz’s Career Moves and Strategic Considerations
Carlos Sainz Jr. has kept his plans close to his chest, but the F1 rumors around his next move have been intense. After being replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari for the 2025 season, Sainz has been evaluating his options carefully.
Reports initially linked him to Mercedes, but with the team delaying their decision in hopes of a surprise move by Max Verstappen from Red Bull, Sainz had to consider other teams.
Sauber, set to become an Audi works team in 2026, was another potential destination for Sainz. However, the latest reports suggest that Sainz is in advanced talks with Williams for a 2025 deal to partner with Alex Albon.
This move could be strategic for Sainz, allowing him to position himself for a potential shift to a top team in the future. Especially if Perez only secures a one-year deal at Red Bull.
🇲🇨Challenging Friday. I struggled to find consistency and played around quite a bit with set-up. For the last stint of the day I was happier, the long run was positive. We will focus on carrying that feeling into tomorrow’s FP3 and prepare for Quali.
👉https://t.co/TnX0cjRNr0 pic.twitter.com/xoTomOpgih
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) May 24, 2024
Williams could be on the brink of a significant performance leap. Sainz could play a pivotal role in helping Williams achieve their goals.
When asked about his future at this weekend’s Monaco GP Sainz did not want to reveal much: “Behind the scenes I know more,” he said. “You have the rumors and everything, but don’t worry, I’m not going to let slip anything.
“I’m going to just put all the options on the table and make the right decision. I can just tell you that, once I open my mind up, everything will happen very quickly. It’s all about putting everything together that I feel like I need on my next new contract.”
🇲🇨 Carlos about next year’s contract
“I’m gonna give myself as much time as I need. (…) Behind the scenes I know more. You have the rumours, but don’t worry, I’m not going to let anything slip .”#CarlosSainz | #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/Tgl5lt96X7
— Carlos Sainz News (@CSainzNews_) May 24, 2024
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