Williams Team Interested in Utilizing Carlos Sainz’s Habits from Ferrari

Williams driver Alex Albon has expressed optimism about incorporating the driving habits that his new teammate, Carlos Sainz, acquired during his four-year tenure with Ferrari. In an interview ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, Albon stated that these habits are not detrimental but rather beneficial for their car, the FW47.

Exploring the Potential of Carlos Sainz’s Habits in the FW47

Albon shared his insights on discussing these habits with Sainz, stating that they are not bad habits from Ferrari but rather good ones worth exploring. He expressed excitement about seeing if these habits can be utilized in their car, saying, “It’s interesting to speak to Carlos about these things because these habits that he’s learned, they’re not necessarily bad habits from . They’re good habits to have, and it’s trying to see if we can use them in our car.

Currently, there are certain corners where the team cannot implement these habits, and Sainz may need to revert to a driving style he is accustomed to. However, Albon believes that this will ultimately make the car faster. He added, “So, I think as a team we’re very good at taking everything on board and understanding what he’s saying. It might be a difficult solution to fix for this year, but for next year, we have priorities in certain areas to have a better car for next year.

Adaptation Expectations for Carlos Sainz

Despite Sainz still adapting to the team, Williams is currently fifth in the constructors’ standings with 19 points, which surpasses their total accumulated points during the entire 2024 season. Team chief James Vowles expressed confidence that Sainz will adapt quickly, stating, “I’d be shocked if he needs five races. The way he operates, the way he thinks, the way he works, I know how he adapts his driving style. He won’t need that long. He’ll be on the money you’ll see pretty quickly.

Vowles also highlighted the differences between Ferrari and Williams, adding, ” allows you to combine a lot more on the front axle, our cars just not so much and actually, Alex has just organically driven around it or learned to drive around it in the last few years.” He further commented on Sainz’s performance during testing, stating, “The good news is I think you saw Carlos here was near enough on the money again, he was in testing, he wasn’t at the track. So we’ve found something, I just want to make sure it translates through to qualifying before we say anything more.