Carlos Sainz Brings Ferrari Secrets to Williams – And They’re Listening Closely | Formula One News

Carlos Sainz’s move from Ferrari to Williams isn’t just about a driver switching teams. It’s about experience, knowledge, and—let’s be honest—some highly valuable insider information. When a driver leaves a top team, they don’t just take their helmet and race suit with them. They take everything they’ve learned, every little detail about how things are run at the sharp end of the grid. And Williams? They’re making sure they get every ounce of that information.
For a team trying to claw its way back up the grid, having a driver who’s been in the trenches at Ferrari is a game-changer. It’s not just about raw speed—it’s about knowing what works, what doesn’t, and what a top team does differently. And from the sounds of it, Sainz is more than happy to share what he knows.

Williams Wants Every Detail: Sainz and Albon’s Knowledge Exchange for Long-Term Gains

Williams isn’t wasting any time picking Sainz’s brain. He’s already sat through long meetings with engineers who, according to him, are “extremely excited” to hear what he has to say. They’re asking questions—lots of them—and those conversations are running way past schedule.
It makes sense. Williams has been in a rebuilding phase for years, and bringing in a driver straight from Ferrari is an opportunity they can’t afford to waste. Every piece of insight matters, whether it’s about car development, strategy, or just understanding what makes a front-running team tick.
And Sainz? He’s more than happy to be part of the process.
“What’s been very important to me, and what I like from this team, is that they’re extremely excited to hear me, to listen and they’re asking a lot of questions.”
It also helps that Sainz isn’t figuring this out alone. He’s got Alex Albon alongside him, and the two are already sharing knowledge. Albon, who’s been with Williams longer, has been open about how the 2024 car was handled, and Sainz is firing back with his own insights from Ferrari.
“Alex is being extremely open with me about the secrets of the 2024 car… this is helping to put both feedback together and try to find the right direction to follow,” Sainz said.
“This is helping to put both feedback together and try to find the right direction to follow.” Sainz added.
For a team trying to move up the grid, that’s exactly what you want to hear.
No one is expecting Williams to suddenly be fighting Red Bull next season. But this is how progress happens. One step at a time, one smart decision at a time.
Sainz has been part of top teams before. He knows what a well-oiled operation looks like. He knows what details matter. And Williams is paying attention.
More than just a new driver, Sainz represents a shift in mentality for the team—a push to be more analytical, more competitive, and more focused on the bigger picture. It won’t happen overnight, but if Williams plays this right, Sainz’s experience could be the key to something bigger down the line.