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Carlos Sainz reportedly in advance talks with Williams regarding a SHOCK drive in 2025
Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

In a shocking turn of events, Williams Racing has turned out to be a leading contender in signing Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season. Sainz’s Ferrari contract expires at the end of the ongoing campaign and he is currently in negotiations with multiple teams.

Carlos Sainz is set to be replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, with the Spaniard leaving the Tifosi after four years. The 29-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Maranello-based team and has three race wins, the latest being this year at the Australian Grand Prix.

Sainz has already been offered an imminent contract by the Sauber team, which will transition to Audi in the 2026 season. However, the Spanish driver is rumored to be playing the long game with there being a potential opportunity for him to join Mercedes and Red Bull.

Williams Racing is on a mission to rebuild their team which has been struggling in F1. But despite this, has hopes of redemption in the form of a customer engine deal with Mercedes for 2026 which can prove extremely beneficial for them. Williams now looks to proceed with negotiations in signing Carlos Sainz, after having offered a new contract to Alex Albon who has pledged his loyalty to the team until 2027.

Logan Sargeant optimistic about F1 future amidst speculations

Logan Sargeant has clarified that his F1 feature is secure for now, amidst heavy rumors of his replacement for the 2025 season. The American driver has been underperforming for Williams Racing since his debut last season.

Just that I’m comfortable for now and I’m going to do my best to keep improving. At the moment, I’m just looking the near races, the near three or four rounds, take it from there and, if there is a problem, I’m sure I’ll find out about it first. Logan Sargeant said in an interview.

Sargeant finds himself towards the receiving end of immense pressure to perform, as the 23-year-old driver has yet to score a single point in 2024. He needs to perform and score points in order to stay on the Grove-based team for next season.

Despite the problems, the American driver has to keep his head up and perform to the best of his abilities in the coming races. This week in Monaco, Sargeant’s learnings from his rookie year will be put to the test. Williams boss, James Vowels will keep a close on him throughout the Monaco race weekend.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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