Jenson Button discusses how Williams completed Carlos Sainz coup
Sainz left Ferrari at the end of the season, with Lewis Hamilton moving to the Scuderia to partner with Charles Leclerc from 2025.Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inboxBut, while the Spaniard won’t win races immediately with Williams , Button says he’s made a calculated, smart move for 2026 – with the team focused on making a step change into the sport’s new era.
Sainz had an early taste of the Williams FW46 at the Abu Dhabi post-season test, alongside Williams Racing Academy Driver Luke Browning. “It’s great for the team having Alex and Carlos; they have so much experience in the sport and have worked with some of the best teams in the world,” he says.Williams' driver decisions have been at the forefront of F1 all year.
Franco Colapinto, who was previously largely unheralded, stepped into Sargeant's car and has impressed.
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