Williams has emerged as a surprise contender to snatch Carlos Sainz for next year, Motorsport.com has learned, with talks underway between the Formula 1 team and the Spaniard.
Sainz's future has been the subject of intense speculation over recent weeks as he bids to finalise a race seat for next year. He is known to have an offer to join Sauber on a long-term deal that would run through into its transition to become the Audi works team from 2026. The German manufacturer wants an imminent decision as it has a desire to get its line-up sorted so it can focus on putting other key foundations in place for the long term.
James Vowles, Team Principal, Williams Racing Photo by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images Speaking at last weekend's Imola Grand Prix, Vowles said the team was doing everything to ensure its rate of progress was as fast as possible over the next few years – even if it meant its current performance was not stellar. 'The 2025 car is in the tunnel, it's as simple as that,' he said. 'And you're doing that to get ahead of yourself in time for actually 2026 and 2027.
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