Carlos Sainz is starting to send a clear message to Williams. Having arrived with the ambition of participating in the revival of the British team after his forced departure from Ferrari, the Spaniard now admits that his patience is not unlimited.
Sainz or a Williams project that is slow to convince
When Sainz chose Williams rather thanAudi, Many saw it as a bold gamble on the future. The Grove team had high ambitions for the coming years, but the difficulties encountered since have considerably slowed its progress.
Development problems and inconsistent performance have distanced them Williams of its initial objectives, to the point that the planned timetable for returning to the forefront now seems to have been pushed back.
"I think that goal remains realistic, but the setback we've experienced this year has probably delayed things by several months, or even a year." ", recognised Sainz.
Victory becomes an obsession
At 31, the multiple Grand Prix winner no longer hides his impatience. Accustomed to fighting at the front with Ferrari, He struggles to accept the idea of waiting several more seasons before experiencing the taste of victory again.
“I’m also mentally working on a question: how long am I prepared to wait before winning again in Formula 1? I hope that time will be as short as possible.”
These comments sound like a warning, as the pilot market could quickly become active.
Audi is always on the lookout
The shadow of'Audi continues to hover around the Spaniard. Mattia binotto, now involved in the German project, has never hidden the esteem he has for his former pilot.
"I have always trusted Carlos. We worked together at Ferrari and our relationship has remained excellent.", has recalled Binotto.
Even if Sainz declined the offer fromAudi to join WilliamsThe door does not seem to be completely closed for the future.
A decision that could send shockwaves through the market
Williams The team still hopes to convince its star driver thanks to the investments made in recent months and a major technical restructuring. But time is now working against the team. If results are slow to materialize, Sainz might be tempted to explore other opportunities as soon as the transfer market truly opens. The question is therefore no longer whether Carlos Sainz still believes in the project Williams, but how long will he be willing to wait before looking elsewhere for a car capable of offering him new victories.
