The Williams Racing team has confirmed that Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr will participate in tests at the Yas Marina Circuit. Sainz Jr, at 30 years old, will have the opportunity to familiarize himself with his new environment in the team by driving the FW46 car for the first time.
Williams highlighted Sainz Jr's impressive career in Formula 1 to date and emphasized his achievements as a driver. In the 2025 season, Sainz Jr will replace Argentine driver Franco Colapinto and will join as a teammate to Thai driver Alex Albon.
The Williams Racing team expressed their excitement about starting to work with Carlos Sainz Jr during the tests in the United Arab Emirates next month. This early opportunity will allow Sainz Jr and Williams to begin building their relationship ahead of the upcoming racing period.
The testing session at the Abu Dhabi circuit will mark the first interaction between the experienced Spanish driver and the Formula 1 team. This step is crucial for Sainz Jr to fully integrate into the team and quickly adapt to his new competitive environment.
