In recent days, another important piece has been placed in the drivers’ chessboard. We are talking about the announcement regarding Carlos Sainz, with the Spaniard having signed a multi-year agreement starting from the 2025 season with Williams. Reconstructing the negotiation that brought the 55 to Grove, Williams team principal James Vowles underlined how the first approaches date back to the last race of last season held in Abu Dhabi.
What literally broke the bank was the announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s future farewell to Mercedes, and the consequent arrival of the seven-time world champion at the court of Ferrari, with Vowles accelerating in negotiations to be able to secure Sainz’s performances . A courtship that has borne the desired results, with Carlos who from next year will form an interesting couple with Alexander Albon.
“The first time I spent time with his family was in Abu Dhabi – declared Vowles, interviewed by Lawrence Barretto in the columns of Formula1.com – It was Abu Dhabi 2023, no one knew what would happen with Carlos. What I was doing was conveying seriousness in wanting to get back on top and learn to know myself.”
Vowles added: “Then the news about Lewis came which took me by surprise, and it took Carlos by surprise at the same time. From that moment I began the normal negotiation procedure.”
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Publish date : 2024-08-03 02:17:51
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