Carlos Sainz’s revenge arc has begun

[@LawVS]

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[@Lanch15]

One thing is for sure. Sainz has always left a team in better shape than when he first started there

[@TheJamonLance]

When Sainz joined renault, they were 9th the previous season. His last season (2018) they finished 4th. Mclaren was 6 in 2018 before he joined, 3 in 2020, his last season. Ferrari was 6 in 2020, before he joined and 2 this season, fighting for the crown till the last race. He deserves some credit.

[@Marbeary]

I saw pictures where Williams garage started disassembling his car, I know Williams are cooking. Sainz with talent and Mechanics trained in Hell that is a magical combination

[@phonebem]

How refreshing must it have been for the mechanics to get to disassemble an intact car instead of try to salvage a pile of parts?

[@RandomACaptain]

Mechanics trained in hell. That's just about right. All those poor mechanics need is a capable lead engineer.

[@beebimbop]

Carlos is going to work the mechanics to the bones with his superb work ethic 😂💪

[@You_Do_Care]

"Mechanics trained in hell" lmaooo

[@JustinWoo]

Can you imagine how grizzled and hardened Logan Sargent's mechanics are. "I've seen things you wouldn't believe, Carlos. Brakes on fire. Carbon fiber glittering in the dark of wet asphalt. All those moments will be lost in time. Thank god."

[@Maartwo]

Sainz is totally underrated to this day. If he manages to understand that horrible Williams car (which I'm confident he will) he'll surely become a cornerstone for the team for 2026. Also, don't forget he's one of the most intelligent drivers on the grid. It will be interesting to see how flexible Williams is when it comes to complying with his suggestions and on-the-fly strategy changes.

[@askeladden450]

Is he really underrated when so many people say he is at Leclerc's level? But I do agree he is very underrated as a leader. He didn't get that role in Ferrari, he will shine at Williams.

[@jamesbaker429]

The Williams cars are fast ,they are using next year's new tyre choices ,didAlbon get a drive?

[@guitarherofreek08]

I SAW THE SAINZ AND IT OPENED UP MY EYES I SAW THE SAINZ

[@Mattofthevalley]

It's going to be such fun seeing him at Williams

[@scroopynooperz9051]

He's going to win 2 races for Williams

[@Alp577]

I mostly focus on Max and Leclerc during a race, but I will definitely watch Sainz go on a tear in a Williams.

[@TheMissiIe]

I have a funny feeling Sainz is going to dominate Albon. Albon has had two of the worst drivers in the last 25 years as teammates, Latifi and Logan. A rookie Colapinto gave Albon troubles, imagine what Sainz is going to do

[@ccramit]

I think if you go back and look at all of Colapinto's races, it is not as impressive as you all keep thinking it is. He had like 2 or 3 good races. Other than that, his other races were pretty terrible. So terrible in fact, that Red Bull cooled on their interest and even Alpine are like. "Yeah, we think we might just stick with Jack Doohan."

[@Jalreal]

Probably but that's OK because maybe it helps Williams land another, better driver to partner Carlos

[@harshith27-zy4ky]

Albon and Sainz are probably gonna do well, imo with the recent Albon hate, i dont think we've changed after 2020

[@Primus_075]

I also think Carlos can dominate Albon but Carlos seems like a guy who would also help him if he asks as they both want williams to do good. But yeah albon has been a bit too crash happy in the 2nd half of the season, it could be due to development route making the car bit snappy or it was the entry of a rookie who pushed him and he wanted to prove but ended up pushing too much.

[@TheMissiIe]

@ccramit Colapinto was a nobody. Even most people who knew some F2 drivers had no clue who Colapinto was. This isn't a Piastri we're talking about. That's my point. Even if Colapinto won say 25% of the H2Hs, that's a rookie doing that. My point is that Sainz will go 20-4 against Albon

[@Imikeh]

Carlos has been my favorite driver for a while now, and despite not witnessing the dominant era of Williams I'd really like for them to be a top team again. So I hope Carlos' Williams project will be a success, and they will deliver for each other.

[@bl4xxun]

2025 won't be their year, but they got the finance and the longer ATR period to be right up there with the 2026 concepts completely reshuffeling the grid. I can see Williams making the same meteoric rise McLaren did this year. Just imagine, a 3 way fight between Williams, McLaren and Ferrari. Prime F1.

[@Notsam12345]

Red Bull will be in there

[@yassinenattah]

With newey in aston maybe they're in the fight for 26 (im coping)

[@janpamua7714]

​@@yassinenattah If they got more than one driver, than possible

[@the_sad_wallet1553]

I feel like Carlos will be the one to drag Williams up from the back markers, back to the middle of the pack. He has the tenacity and raw talent to let them start scoring points consistently once again, and hopefully we’ll see that paying off with better and better cars for every season

[@amsro9094]

This will also help Albon get back to his consistency having a reliable second driver, less pressure on Alex.

[@BaikanTM]

I feel like this is a 70/30 for Sainz. He’s either gonna do amazing (best possible outcome) or he’s gonna end up going to a Ricciardo route and end up washed after one good performance. (Worst possible outcome) Note: Just as a clear up I think that Sainz is amazing driver and I hope he will perform well at Williams. This comment is obviously just a possibility on what could happen. Sainz has changed teams a lot in his f1 career and has shown he can adapt to his car quickly unlike Ricciardo which is why I’m confident that he won’t take the same path as him.

[@Megadeth6633]

Sometimes it's about legacy. He already has money

[@guneytopal1713]

Amazing in what sense? Williams has a ceiling and at best Sainz will get points in races with a couple of podiums perhaps if things go his way. Can’t see him getting a race win again, unless if he leaves for another team.

[@hridi_]

@@guneytopal1713 unless williams improves dramatically

[@alimantado373]

'Ahemmm' 😄 Carlos will perform like Hukenberg in 25' He wont stay mid for long me thinks.

[@guneytopal1713]

@@hridi_ yh that is like asking for a miracle. The current top 4 teams and perhaps Aston Martin and Audi are the only teams that will be a top team.

[@ericthomas6429]

I believe Sainz will prove for the third time, that he is able to help getting a team form backmarker/midfield status up to being a constant frontrunner, like he did with McLaren and Ferrari before.

[@xiniks]

Exactly this!

[@gerarduspoppel2831]

I really hope so. He has the talent.

[@elianioriofarrell]

Ferrari did it themselves with a regulation change and then Vassuer, ferrari were only struggling in 2020 due to an engine punishment, they have all the resources and money to recover already and now they have the right people too. Williams is a bit more of a struggle.

[@michaeltelfer3483]

Ferrari were already good before Sainz joined. 2020 was an massive outlier and the recovery had little to do with Sainz

[@blauekits7782]

This is promising stuff from Sainz. The precedent he is setting with the Mechanics & Engineers is exactly what that team needs. They've been baptized in fire and keeping that momentum is key. This could end up being a Smooth Operation by 2026.

[@DarkPhoenixDack125]

Lewis did not go to Mercedes and improve it to a top team, he went to Mercedes that got the new engine regulations right and Mercedes made itself the top team. Michael Schumacher improved Ferrari to a top team over his tenure there, that would be a good example. It is typical that the personal trainer would move with the driver. They are usually contracted with the driver, not the team. Williams mechanics taking the car apart and putting it back together whilst on a time crunch is nothing new to them this season. Those mechanics are top tier for what feats they've accomplished this year. Sargeant did out qualify Albon twice, albeit both were sprint qualifying. With Carlos at Williams, I'm doing my usual, hope for the best, prepare for the worst. I wish the best for him since he is the reason I liked Ferrari at all, and he deserves all of the love.

[@chrisdowns3725]

I think sainz will consistently be best of the rest. And regularly upsetting better teams. Especially as the Williams car develops.

[@lordptk4115]

I think Sainz really thrives on a good relationship with the team, feeling being an integral part of it, and pulling on one string together. Thats why I think his McLaren years where his best and I questioned his move to Ferrari in the first place. It seems though Williams und James Vowles is intent on giving Sainz exactly what I described above. Him being an integral part of their journey to the top and not just him being the guy that drives the car. So I think how he'll do will depend on Williams being able to make good on their promise ofnsteady progress

[@georgythomas8451]

Sainz is the Magic dust that all teams need to reach their full potential

[@atharvamahindrakar1545]

Me taking in all the Sainz Copium, hope he does well and gets at least one podium with Williams.

[@Jalreal]

If he gets on the podium I will cry lol

[@harshith27-zy4ky]

as a Carlos fan, P4-P5 would seem like a win at Williams

[@atharvamahindrakar1545]

True, I really hope he does well.

[@espvp]

That’s not copium, that’s hopium

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Selfishly I'm SO GLAD he is in a Williams now. Williams is my team. I've decided this with Vowels, Albon, and now Carlos. That team has the tools it needs to be powerful midfielders and more. They are doing things right.

[@redwine.99]

6:26 Some say he is a Spanish Conquistador with a penchant for chilli and sushi. Others say he's a smooth operator. All we know is he's called THE STIG!!!

[@carlosmorgadosilva3517]

I think Ferrari actually made the exact same mistake they did pre-Schumacher. A team in on its ideals, not allowing any outside suggestions. Not until Michael came did Ferrari begin to listen and resurrect to what they did in the late 90s and 2000s. Speaking of which, I think Sainz chose Williams for the same reason Michael chose Ferrari. A worse team, yes, but the chance to bring them back to the top, such historic teams, was such good-looking that both Sainz and Schumacher chose them, and I think Carlos had Schumacher in mind when making the decision. By this do I mean Sainz will go on to have a 5 year championship streak like Schumacher eventually? No, but it's still a very interesting prospect.

[@df8340]

You know what's nuts. Carlos' facial expressions vs Ocon's, it's like Ocon just got the best news of his life and carlos saw a ghost. But with both Vowels and Albon both saying the 25 car isn't something they are focusing on, I don't think it's gonna be a great two years for Carlos, and straight up nightmare for Albon

[@Okanehira]

I called it! I said Williams have been improving constantly, and JV has a great roadmap. I said Sainz could very much be that quality they need to push into the next stage and start nipping at the top 4 teams. Also I'm a lifelong Williams fan since the Hill days... let me have my copium.

[@ok-___okokokokoko7661]

As a Spaniard Williams fan since '19, Carlos will absolutly give the team a much needed fresh air...and i believe that, if what is said that they will focus mostly on the 2026 car, Carlos technical knowledge cold give us a return to the 2014 Williams era. So yh my friend; sit back, relax and take some sips of 🧉 (falvour hope)

[@harshith27-zy4ky]

@ok-___okokokokoko7661 please, i really hope to see Carlos can have a great career

[@JulmustensV8]

It might happen tbh. Carlos is a great boost for Williams, and with Williams putting everything into 2026 and running the Merc PU they can really do decent in 2026. They just need better factories and such to get the bigger boost they need

[@zombiekilla25979]

As a williams fan since 2021, I cant wait to see what sainz will do.... can I have a dose of your copium?

[@ok-___okokokokoko7661]

@@zombiekilla25979 let's get some 🧉 savor copium

[@craigcharlesworth1538]

When I was growing up the sport was dominated by four teams - Williams, Ferrari, McLaren and Benetton (later Renault, now Alpine). Am I right in thinking Carlos is the first driver to drive for all four teams in his career? Senna drove for three of them (Toleman, before they changed names to Benetton, McLaren and Williams) as did Prost (McLaren, Ferrari and Williams), Berger (Benetton, Ferrari and McLaren), Mansell (Williams, Ferrari, McLaren), Raikkonen (McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus-Renault), Alonso (Renault, McLaren, Ferrari) and Button (Williams, Benetton and McLaren) but I can't think of anyone else who did all four.

[@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158]

Technically, Prost did race for Renault, just not the one from Benetton line.

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

A sneaky pick for a driver who drove for 3 of those teams is Alex Wurz! He drove for Benetton McLaren and Williams But I think Carlos should be the first to do so

[@craigcharlesworth1538]

@@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1 Oh yeah, completely forgot Alex.

[@Cryotyde]

That Tweet at 13:35 is absolutely spot on, in my opinion.

[@hw5062]

And i don’t think it’s negative at all, Charles is crazy

[@Sloan2259]

The inter team battle between Sainz and Albon is one of my my most anticipated for 2025.Will give us a good idea of how good Albon really is.

[@beebimbop]

Charles to Ferrari is like what Max is to Red Bull, you never would imagine either of them leaving their teams

[@CarimboHanky]

11:20 wow that was a great move by santander, showing loyalty to their driver

[@elianioriofarrell]

Santander only joined when carlos did as its a Spanish bank, same way they were there when alonso was there

[@felipemonteiro8766]

11:39 Williams get the oportunity to make the best livery next year. Remenber the early 90's livery with the Camel in yellow and blue on top, dark blue in the middle and nose, and Canon in white and red on the sidepods. Put Komatsu on top in yellow and blue, gulf on the nose and santander in white and red on the sidepods. Whould be beaultifull...

[@Dmdmksks]

The leclerc sainz thing is so real Leclerc always felt more a ferrari driver than sainz ever did

[@JudyGardner-s6d]

H

[@luckymo_on]

sainz drove for Ferrari leclerc is a Ferrari driver 🤷‍♀️

[@Ticklestein]

2:06 - I don’t know why but the idea of George Russell being Carlos’ teammate makes me grimace. Not a happy feeling, that image gives.

[@izzad777]

Russell is an english rich boy asshat and Carlos is the son of a literal world champion, not to mention carlos actually has balls. A rivalry between them would be entertaining actually.

[@atharvamahindrakar1545]

Russel is lawful evil and sainz is chaotic good 😂definitely not going together 😂

[@beebimbop]

Feel like in that partnership there will be no BS and a lot of things done on track

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Russell couldn’t shine his shoes.

[@wykeer]

While I think that they would work really well together. Sainz would be in the same situation as he was in Ferrari. Paired with a rapidly fast driver that is absolutely the teams established driver. He would be the outsider again.

[@PhilipVenter-zf2uv]

3 months without racing ... I dread it already.

[@Eis_]

I was about to say "Just watch other racing series", then I realised pretty much every racing series I watch ARE on a break now. Help.

[@FirearmofMutiny]

@@Eis_ What's the next race for any big series? The Rolex 24 at Daytona?

[@hoshin0kira]

I have a feeling we'll be pleasantly surprised by Williams next year. While Sainz might not consistently compete for podiums and pole ,he'll surely have his share of good placements and rack up some points. As for Albon, Sainz might help him get back in form. Having Albon's past teammates might have affected him a bit, and dulled his racing senses.

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Williams very smartly said. Break all the rules. Test everything. You have a hunch try it. We're in the business of learning right now. I belive in what James is doing over there.

[@bigprocrastinator]

Sainz is undeniably smart and fast. While he may not always top the quali timesheets, his racecraft is as good as the best. Here's hoping that he and Albon can bring back Williams glory.

[@bartekes8852]

Two guys i keep my fingers crossed like never before. Fernando for last one championship before retirement - that would be something! And then Carlos. I wouldn't underestimate Alex Albon at the same time. Descent driver.

[@crapmalls]

Im more excited for carlos at williams than lewis at ferrari. Lets see what it can do

[@WizardAmbrose]

One thing I'm looking forward for has to be Sauber actually getting more points. Hopefully it happens considering Hulkenberg has put that Haas in the top 10 and Bortoleto just won the F2 championship.

[@p1xl8d]

Williams can only get better with Sainz. It's a perfect collab :3

[@mermils]

Great video as always Even if im mercedes fan Williams is on my top fav teams and Sainz will help a lot rebuild this team with his experience with Ferrari and Mclaren.

[@SBX70]

Extra tenths is a really good point. The top ten from 1st to 10nth is usually 1/2 tenth between them. Sainz is also bringing a fresh perspective to the team, it may lead them in directions that they may not have thought of from a mechanical point of view.

[@chimchim2_]

Alex is going to have it rough next year 😬

[@stephenshadenough]

So excited for Sainz at Williams! I was worried when I first heard the news that he might fade into the background a bit, but I'm hopeful he'll be heading the midfield next year. Oh, and MBS sucks.

[@mullergyula4174]

Sainz was one of the most consistent driver in the field. I hope he will have a reasonable car at Williams or somewhere else.

[@Wickey934]

I don't think you know what consistency means

[@kukuc96]

Consistently disappear in the gap between the top and the midfield maybe. Then inconsistently have a dominant weekend sometimes.

[@eva44940]

coming in acting and performing like the no.1 driver is expected of Carlos. there's no other purpose for him at williams if not to be that. he's a solid really good driver but not a generational talent, so he'll never be prioritized at a top team. therefore this is his chance to have a team rally around his strengths for car development. if he (hopefully) outperforms Albon, it doesnt reflect poorly on Alex, cause Carlos is the more experienced driver coming from a top team, having been in the fight for podiums/constructors titles. Their even temperaments can be well matched for a strong pairing and the only calls to boot Albon will be coming from the Franco camp

[@harshith27-zy4ky]

i swear the Colapinto hypetrain crashed as soon as it got going, kind of a shame since i actually share a birthday with the guy

[@CommanderReplay]

Man I really wanted Sainz to go to redbull. Max and Carlos would be an incredible driver lineup.

[@sm70911]

Albon recovered well against Colapinto who made a couple of solid F2 moves and had a good turn of speed. For sure it fell away later, i dont see Albon failing again - he is talented and hopefully can learn the totally ruthless approach

[@carlaspinall7418]

I want carlos sainz and lewis hamilton to do well at williams and ferrari🏎️

[@SUPERBLAST-e3e]

hold your horses this means nothing just a post season test

[@alimantado373]

They did do long stints though.

[@3rdOrderFX]

Yea but williams still has like 4 months to fu k the car up with poor development paths

[@Jalreal]

Let me have my moment because my God was this season a disappointment. Destructor's Champs 2024 🔥

[@JulmustensV8]

@@3rdOrderFX Doubt it. The 2024 car was honestly a pretty good package, it was just overweight. Just dropping weight will gain them loads for next season alone

[@muterecord58]

Classic LawVS overreaction

[@MahF1V10]

You are in the lead of the Australian GP lap 50. You see the car behind you closing in. A song gets louder as the car approaches you... smooth operator 🎵

[@thebrokerofbrokerstv68]

Carlos has the best attitude in F1 and will return soon.. As Agassi went down to a junior tour when he returned he went to no 1.. Carlos will win a world championship..

[@badboy4495]

I think Williams will be going all out to get a hot car for Sainz to drive because they are not going to have a driver of his calibre for long.

[@HabitualLine-Stepper]

Sainz revenge arc = ignoring blue flags...

[@harshith27-zy4ky]

more like embarrassing Perez

[@WorkInProgressX]

@harshith27-zy4kythat’s something he does exceptionally well himself tho

[@p0werfu11]

2026 is going to be our year

[@pursang6792]

I'm really pulling for Carlos in 2025!

[@InterestedAmerican]

I think the feeling is universal, where Sergio Perez is concerned, that his time at Red Bull is (should be) over. However, who will Red Bull replace him with? Lawson and Tsunoda aren't at the top of Horner and Marko's minds. Who does Red Bull have then? Christian Horner knows that, if he brings in either Lawson or Tsunoda and they don't perform, everyone will be questioning the team's driver development decisions; which will be a reflection on Horner's team leadership. Red Bull's next pick as main team's #2 driver will be important for the future employment of people within Red Bull (Horner & Marko). And we all know there's still a power struggle going on behind the scenes at Red Bull.

[@HarshadJoshi]

Two redbull junior's in Williams

[@harshith27-zy4ky]

Williams is basically the Ex-Bull rejects team now Alex and Carlos

[@phonebem]

I've really liked both driver since their respective Torro Rosso days. Absolutely thrilled to see them both at my favorite team (Williams)!

[@harshith27-zy4ky]

@@phonebem Carlos and Alex are gonna do pretty well

[@warnerbouma5475]

As an electrician, that wiring behind makes my eyes bleed

[@bstonceltics033]

I don’t see the overreaction. Idk the stats but I don’t remember a Williams doing 140+ laps IN A ROW without crashing. And if that were race qualifying he would’ve placed 12th (ahead of both Williams.) I’m very excited to watch Carlos in the Williams, and now Albon has a great opportunity as well. Maybe I’m wrong but social media truly believes Charles is far ahead of Carlos and I just don’t see it.

[@KKSky369]

You are absolutely correct, but the F1 universe knows the real talent in Carlos.

[@Mczzin]

Interesting video. But I think you're a bit unfair with Franco. His first crash was in Brazil cause as a rookie (and thrown into F1) had not much experience driving in heavy rain. I believe after that (and with the burden of a year full of crashes in Williams) his car was not the same (and he was not the team's priority to receive the best car parts), which affected how competitive he was after that. Also Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi crashes were totally not his fault.

[@LawVS]

Certainly. Franco was hard done by in Brazil. That repair bill is on Williams

[@claytonbruner1808]

It's one thing to go to a top team and win a championship, it's another to go to a back marker team and build a winning team. How long was the constructor's drought at McLaren? Ask Zak how satisfying it was to nab that trophy. 1997 was a long time ago and it was the last Newey designed Williams Grand Prix car.

[@robertmariu6783]

Williams will improve with Carlos there !!

[@madhavnarayan2475]

Sainz might be the final piece in the puzzle for Williams's upward trajectory No shade to Albon, but despite his good performances he's had equally terrible crashes like his teammates, costing the team a lot in damages

[@tomasz9429]

Williams finally hires a driver who isn't completely mediocre in every aspect.

[@Belix.Official]

Fact: Redbull has made massive mistake by not signing Carlos Sainz.

[@timbeaton5045]

Looks like Vowles signing Sainz might turn out to ba a masterstroke. I wonder how this is going to reflect on Albon, too?

[@bhendrikabel]

Ferrari: we don’t want someone who works hard, put in a fantastic effort in the sim and testing. Wait, let’s get Lewis

[@ronaldbaker2858]

Vowles: 🎶I saw the Sainz and he opened up my eyes🎶

[@andrewloera5641]

Sharl LeClair just sitting back and smiling

[@mattgourgoville8088]

Sainz winning the testing championship with this move 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@belodie]

Something seems to be missing at 14:40 - what was that meant to show?

[@Ryzard]

Yeah, just saw that part!

[@theINQBS]

These test literally mean nothing unless you can have all the drivers running a spec car. Without that, every team is running to address certain areas of their cars.

[@LawVS]

I know that, but you can compare teammates. Sainz was running on the C5 tyres as was Albon.

[@Esau420]

I'm all in for this

[@arshvirvarma]

I feel like Carlos is going to be more of a engineer then a reace car driver

[@51madmitch]

You’re wrong sorry, his time of 1.23.6 put him and Williams second behind Leclerc, that would have put him 12 on the grid for the race, ahead !!! Of both Williams drivers on the day, and this the first time he’s sat in the car, pretty amazing.

[@mikeconnor3602]

Saw the Sainz 😂😂😂 I hope he kicks butt! Williams was very strong in a straight line, now they can focus on aerodynamics for 2025

[@chriskovaly6634]

Gosh, when you say Latiffi I get nauseous. His damned crash in AD 2021 set into motion "that" chain of events.. Great stuff as usual!

[@crab3696]

Maybe you could gain more subscribers by selling items with the color BLUE (#55) and not just orange. Maybe stickers :) Vamos Carlos!

[@zily7866]

It is absolutely freakign wild to me that a top tier driver with an amazing future was dropped by a front of the pack team to give a 40 year old grandad a retirement paycheck. Ferrari is a joke.

[@SOrme_C135]

LawVS, really excited by the influence Carlos is already having on the Williams Team (post-season testing appetizer)! I mean Williams consistently producing in the mid-field (11th - 8th or better in race trim), lowered accident rate (fingers crossed), strategy improvements with Carlos guidance/mind could definitely shake-up the backfield, but more importantly Aston Martin's 2025 challenges (Fernando/HAAS/Alpine contributions considered) may have grown with Williams enhancement/augmentation potential having Carlos there. Now, I hear ya, "expectations management", but Carlos has the right attitude, skills and work ethic which he has already started to impart on the Williams team and they are already winning from learning by supporting him in testing (I mean he was there for like a couple of hours and he had them tear the car apart, make adjustments and work through lunch). While I want Carlos to win and be on the podium again, for me he doesn't have to get that at Williams in 2025 necessarily (it would be stratospheric if he did!), but a legacy of re-honing the competitiveness of one of F1's legendary brands...that is "hall of legends" potential for Carlos (and he knows it). Finally, everyone in F1 know that Carlos at Williams is a misalignment and balance is likely to be restored in short order, but James Vowles squeezing every drop he can out of this opportunity will be crucial. 2025 is going to be exciting. Thanks for the content and keeping the F1 blood flowing during the winter break, CHEERs!

[@sourajit_43]

Williams finally have two great drivers. They just need to build a car around them. The ones that suits them. If they are able to pull that off, I’m sure they’ll dominate at least the midfield. And obviously we’ll have to wait and watch for 2026. JV is very positive about their 2026 development. So let’s see

[@rudr_o3]

Hope it's not same thing that happend to Daniel after he left RB, because I won't be able to handle that seeing cool drivers downfalls

[@TheAwsomeSawse]

I would absolutely love to see Willams on the podium again!

[@notliquid1448]

1 minute ago is crazy work (I gotta find a job)

[@ADITYAMISHRA-h7g]

Hehehe

[@landiahillfarm6590]

As a longtime HAAS fan, I was truly sad when I learned Sainz went to Williams instead of HAAS. I get it. Williams has such a long history and given some cash could [one day] be back into the top echelon of teams, but... The HAAS car/team is, for a lack of better words, 50% Ferrari already so we have the technical relationship already. Secondly, bringing in Sainz would help bring more $$$ for poor Gene Haas [ehem] who for reasons unknown just cannot find decent sponsorship despite outperforming expectations for many years [exclude the 'Russian' years when it all went sour]. I am rooting for Carlos, I think he didn't get the respect at Ferrari he deserved, which is a Ferrari norm as they generally like to have a definitive #1 and #2 driver.. so what are they going to do if Lewis finds his 2nd wind [3rd wind perhaps] and gives Charles a go for being top dog?

[@michaeltelfer3483]

Not interested in Tyre testing times tbh on a track thats at its maximum after 4 days of running. Sainz was never the guy for Ferrari. Leclerc competes to win, Sainz competes...against Leclerc.

[@Wickey934]

Finally someone with common sense

[@vincentvandro6882]

You spoke this into existence a few months ago

[@stephencruse6525]

Santander to Williams as well

[@LawVS]

Yep. Huge boost. Even if it's a fraction of the Ferrari deal.

[@pianissimo7121]

​@@LawVSIf Carlos and Willams deliver, it can become much more. Atleast let me hope

[@Nordestada]

This is becoming my favorite F1 channel on KZbin. I am from Argentina (in the USA) and wanted Franco to keep driving for Williams, badly, but I also welcome Carlos to Williams and am looking forward to what he can bring to the team in 2025. I'm still hoping that either Franco can still find a temporary seat for 2025, or stays with Williams for 2025/2026. I hope Williams can at least bring a car that is driveable and competitive in the upper half of the bunch with Alpine, RB, Hass. P/D: when you mentioned the track times, did Albon and Colapinto get the same chance on an empty track?Cheers!

[@Avi0080085]

Not even a minute I'm cooked

[@delphinthefairy8262]

I thought that the personal trainers work for the drivers, not with the teams.

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things 😁👍

[@CarolinaSprkl]

Omg a cat cage.... so thats a real attic. I thought it was just a very original set 😅

[@stabsfeldwebela4178]

Nothing should be taken from this test as representative of anything from the season to date in regard to times. They just don’t test drivers they are testing new tires and in addition parts for next year, concepts and the like. Atypically the track is much faster as it just had a bunch of F1 cars rubbering it in for them. I see no reason why a seasoned F1 driver would not be up to speed in any of the cars having just raced there. I see no reason why Williams wouldn’t ask Carlos to push the car a little to get a buttometer assessment of what the drivers have been dealing with all year, all 3 drivers crashed this thing a lot. There is an understated issue with the ground effect cars, the transistion of mechanical grip to full floor effect, the Williams being particularly bad at it. Anywho I fully expect Carlos to be good, I don’t expect Williams to fix much except get on top of the cars weight issues and it’s poor ability to lay down tractive drive moving in the forward direction a simple concept but one they haven’t mastered in the last few years.

[@marshmallow6550]

Sainz is one of the best of the best

[@EngineerOfVaul]

Maybe this is wishful thinking, but hoping that sainz gets to stay with williams for a long while and helps them reach very new heights. Maybe even manage to gain podiums in a couple of years. He does look good in that white and blue too.

[@Caspercab]

i love how in every image carlos is just giving the coldest stare imaginable

[@rileycooper148]

Good Afternoon LawVS 🙌

[@jido9286]

Still makes no sense that redbull did not rush to sign him