Williams entered the Qatar GP weekend with low expectations but surprised everyone as Carlos Sainz secured a hard-fought podium. Sainz praised the team’s improvements through simulation work, setup refinements, and flawless race execution that turned a hostile circuit into a great success.
Carlos Sainz secured a brilliant third-place qualifying result in Las Vegas but has made clear he won’t take unnecessary risks in the race despite starting ahead of championship contenders Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, preferring to focus on the best possible result for Williams.
The Formula 1 paddock is in an uproar after a 10-second penalty given to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri at Interlagos was branded « unacceptable » by Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) director Carlos Sainz. The incident has reignited a fierce debate over the sport’s racing guidelines, with drivers demanding an urgent meeting with the FIA to address what they see as a growing disconnect between rigid rules and real-world racing.
