IN PHOTOS: Sainz's first Williams drive

An exclusive look inside Carlos Sainz's first time behind the wheel of Williams Racing machinery

Published

02 JAN 2025

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1 min

Just hours after the 2024 season finale, Carlos Sainz shifted his focus to the future.

The incoming Williams driver got his first taste of Grove machinery, taking the FW46 for a some laps around Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit.

Now, for the first time, you can explore photos from his maiden outing in Williams blue.

A new number on the FW46.

Getting set for some more laps.

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