Carlos Sainz reveals master plan to turn Williams into Formula 1's top team

In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com Italy, Sainz expressed his determination to contribute to building a competitive team from the ground up. The Spanish driver emphasised his commitment to helping his current team progress and achieve success, highlighting his willingness to take on the challenge of team development and growth.

Getting personal, Sainz stated,"I'm now in a team with a long-term project that really motivates me. I feel part of a family – and that’s not to say I didn’t feel good at Ferrari, I want to make that clear – but last year a different situation developed, as I raced the entire season knowing I would be leaving."

Last year, there was much speculation about whether top Formula 1 teams like Mercedes and Red Bull, both with a vacant seat, would offer Sainz a chance to join them. When asked about this topic, Sainz responded "I believe the people in F1 know perfectly well why certain choices are made – I don’t need to explain it in front of a microphone."

In the interview, Sainz was asked when he believes his new team might reach the level of being a top contender, especially in light of their recent performances. "In the first races, we took a good step forward, but what gives me the most confidence is that once I was able to start tweaking the setup with the engineers, we made another step. I enjoy being able to contribute to the path we’re taking".

"I don’t think we’ll be ready next year. It would be fantastic to take another step forward, because that would mean being with the top teams – but my experience at Ferrari also taught me that it’s one thing to be in the group, another to actually beat the front-runners", stated Sainz in response to the question of when Williams will be competitive with top teams.

The Spanish driver reveals his ultimate goal in his future with Williams,"I’d like to win a world championship – to be fighting with Williams for that ultimate goal."