Carlos Sainz say he is “very confident” that his decision to join Williams from Ferrari for the F1 2025 season will prove the right one.

It comes in light of the rapid progress shown by the soon-to-be Audi F1 team over recent months, culminating in Nico Hulkenberg’s maiden podium finish.

Carlos Sainz ‘very confident’ Williams the right place to be for F1 2026 and beyond

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Sainz was informed early last year that he would be forced to make way at Ferrari for Lewis Hamilton, sparking a race for the Spaniard’s signature.

The four-time race winner was heavily linked with the likes of Alpine and Sauber, which will be rebranded Audi F1 for the F1 2026 season, before opting to sign a multi-year contract with Williams.

Sainz has largely struggled since his s

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