F1 Beyond The Grid Carlos Sainz: pushing for progress with Williams
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Mar 4, 2026 Carlos Sainz, Formula 1 driver and former Ferrari racer now at Williams, talks career milestones and his push to revive Williams. He recalls a tough 2025 start, the emotional Baku podium and the Qatar setup gamble. Carlos explains adapting to new 2026 cars, his wider role at the team and using his peak years to drive long-term progress.
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Powerless Start Turned Into Baku Breakthrough
- Carlos describes feeling powerless during the first 10–12 races of 2025 despite being quick in the car.
- He kept trying different setups and approaches, insisted on maintaining his methods, and finally converted at Baku on his 13th attempt.
Persist With Your Process Until Results Arrive
- Never change core working habits if you believe they're right; persist through a long run of bad luck.
- Carlos emphasizes going to bed knowing you gave everything as the foundation for eventual success.
Baku Podium Was Emotional Payback
- Baku podium felt like the best of Carlos's career because it paid back a long run of bad luck and team chaos.
- The qualifying red-flag chaos and starting P2 turned into a full race execution that validated his belief in the process.