F1: Carlos Sainz makes debut at Williams playoff Darby

Carlos Sainz has officially begun his new chapter with the Williams F1 Team. The Spanish driver recently made his debut during playoff testing at Yas Marina Circuit, marking the start of an exciting new phase in his career. Sainz took to the track in a pure white racing suit and helmet without sponsor logos to suit the team and the car. The first test run gave him a feel for the car’s capabilities and he began working with the team’s engineers. Thanks to this year’s expanded post-season testing regulations, Williams is able to field two cars, giving Sainz a valuable opportunity to accelerate his integration and prepare for the 2025 season, while also laying the foundation for a bright future with the team. .

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Sainz moved to Williams after leaving Ferrari to make room for Lewis Hamilton. With the move, Williams becomes Sainz’s fifth Formula One team, having previously driven for Toro Rosso, Renault, McLaren and Ferrari.

F1: Santander joins Williams

Santander has announced a new partnership with Williams Racing for the 2025 Formula One season. The Spanish multinational bank will act as the official sponsor of Team GB, providing vital support in their goal of improving results. The partnership comes at a crucial time for Williams, who finished a disappointing ninth in the 2024 Constructors’ Championship. With the addition of experienced driver Carlos Sainz, the team is determined to further improve the rankings in the upcoming season.

Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles said: “Williams Racing is proud to add Santander to our growing list of iconic and innovative partners for 2025 and beyond. Joining forces with trusted global banking giants is another important step in our transformation and we look forward to working with Santander to engage and excite fans in the coming years.”

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Juan Manuel Cendoya, Head of Global Communications, Corporate Marketing and Research at Santander and Vice Chairman of Santander Spain, said: “We are delighted to be working with Williams Racing and entering into this agreement. A tactical agreement that allows us to continue to offer our customers an exclusive experience and to continue to support Carlos Sainz as he enters the next phase. This is one of the oldest teams in F1 with the greatest legacy and complements ours. Our role as the official retail banking partner of the event focuses on our key markets.

Throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season, the Santander or Openbank logo will be prominently displayed on the FW47 cars, driver helmets and team liveries.

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