[Team] Williams: Do they have a spare tub?

[bathurst77]

Originally Posted by S griffin

And I really can't see him going to Williams, it's not an attractive prospect for him

beats walking

[steve_r]

Originally Posted by S griffin

I'm sure Sainz is still considering his options. And I really can't see him going to Williams, it's not an attractive prospect for him

Agree, but the good drives are drying up, unless he is in with a shout at Merc?

Sauber / Audi / Haas / Alpine are not massively better than Williams.

Will a semi-reluctantly VAG backed Sauber really move that far forward on the grid?

I presume he will not go to RB. And Aston will surely have Lance Stroll back.

[peebee2]

The word seems to be that Sainz has signed heads of terms with Williams, presumably with a full contract to follow. One year with options/buyouts for further years?

If true I wouldn’t blame him as I don’t see Sauber improving next year, nor would I have a too much faith in Audi’s 2026 lump.

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by peebee2

The word seems to be that Sainz has signed heads of terms with Williams, presumably with a full contract to follow. One year with options/buyouts for further years?

If true I wouldn’t blame him as I don’t see Sauber improving next year, nor would I have a too much faith in Audi’s 2026 lump.

Sainz himself says nothing locked in but that could well fit with having a Heads of Agreement in place with contract to follow.

Either Williams or Sauber would be something of a gamble but Williams feels like less of a gamble and both of them keep him in F1.

[Richard C]

I agree that I just don't see Audi/Sauber really making significant progress for quite a long time. I think Sainz is at the point of picking the least worst option. I would like to see him at Williams just to see how it would go with Albon.

Richard

[P38 in workshop]

I have doubts about the level of commitment of the greater VW group to a Formula 1 project and have a feeling that each time additional resources are sought that some doubts about the project will begin to grow.The group has always focused on shareholder returns and regional prosperity for the factory and it's surrounding population.The Le Mans project cost very little by comparison and generated much prestige.It also allowed lots of development time between races.I have a feeling that Sainz senior is well aware of this and may have advised treading water elsewhere while observing progress.A Williams team on the way up may not be a terrible place to spend a couple of seasons.

[Moneyseeker]

Originally Posted by P38 in workshop

I have doubts about the level of commitment of the greater VW group to a Formula 1 project and have a feeling that each time additional resources are sought that some doubts about the project will begin to grow.The group has always focused on shareholder returns and regional prosperity for the factory and it's surrounding population.The Le Mans project cost very little by comparison and generated much prestige.It also allowed lots of development time between races.I have a feeling that Sainz senior is well aware of this and may have advised treading water elsewhere while observing progress.A Williams team on the way up may not be a terrible place to spend a couple of seasons.

Also they are marooned out in Switzerland
Aside from Ferrari, you need to be in the UK where the top people and industry are. Staff won't go to Switzerland.


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[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

Also they are marooned out in Switzerland
Aside from Ferrari, you need to be in the UK where the top people and industry are. Staff won't go to Switzerland.


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Ironic that; staff won't go there, but their drivers are more than happy to live there!

[bathurst77]

JV was talking a big talk on sky f1 yesterday, saying they are completely restructuring, 30 people stolen from other teams, determined to be back up front in year or 2

[P38 in workshop]

Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

Also they are marooned out in Switzerland
Aside from Ferrari, you need to be in the UK where the top people and industry are. Staff won't go to Switzerland.


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A point that Renault and Mercedes grasped.I do know that Audi personnel looked at Leafield when Arrows died the death,but even beck then they got cold feet about the whole idea.


I think JV is only telling the world what the other JV has been doing for a while and a combination of gardening leave and CapEx regulations mean that it will take a while.

[Teretonga]

Originally Posted by peebee2

The word seems to be that Sainz has signed heads of terms with Williams, presumably with a full contract to follow. One year with options/buyouts for further years?

If true I wouldn’t blame him as I don’t see Sauber improving next year, nor would I have a too much faith in Audi’s 2026 lump.

Well Vowles is quite open about a pitch for Newey and if that came off then what would be the potential for the boys at Williams AMG in 26....

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by bathurst77

JV was talking a big talk on sky f1 yesterday, saying they are completely restructuring, 30 people stolen from other teams, determined to be back up front in year or 2

Can any of them use Excel? Or laminate a chassis tub?

[Sodemo]

Do they varnish the chassis?

[ChrisA]

Love the new livery for the British Grand Prix. Very patriotic. Hope the cars last the race and they manage to score some points.

[bjohnsonsmith]

Originally Posted by ChrisA

Love the new livery for the British Grand Prix. Very patriotic. Hope the cars last the race and they manage to score some points.

[GTRMagic]

Ricciardo To Williams??

[Skam85]

It's like the reverse Webber

[Teretonga]

Originally Posted by GTRMagic

Ricciardo To Williams??

Maybe.
He wants to stay in F1 so he's looking for a place to land....

https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...-exit-happens/

[S griffin]

Ricciardo will probably take anything at this point. He seems more determined to stay in the sport

[chunterer]

Colopimto acquiited hinself very well in FP1 I thought.

This kind of confirned to me alongside some of his F2 drives that there may be quite a serious talent developing there.

[peebee2]

Originally Posted by chunterer

Colopimto acquiited hinself very well in FP1 I thought.

This kind of confirned to me alongside some of his F2 drives that there may be quite a serious talent developing there.

Williams have been suggesting that of those juniors running their colours, he is the one they really rate. “High hopes” were words used about him.

[midgetman]

But where are these youngsters going to go with all the old tuggers still in cars? It looks like the only newbie will be Bearman thanks to the bed blockers, and with proven talent like Sainz left out even.

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[Adam43]

Williams were supporting the charity Emily's Star this weekend:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8uuJIyIWmT/

This charity provides premature babies with clothing, as well as supporting Children with Complex needs nursing team in Milton Keynes. All while raising awareness of Trisomy 18 / Edwards Syndrome.

Check them out. https://www.emilysstar.co.uk/

Williams aren't the first racing team to support this cause

[GTRMagic]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Williams were supporting the charity Emily's Star this weekend:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C8uuJIyIWmT/

This charity provides premature babies with clothing, as well as supporting Children with Complex needs nursing team in Milton Keynes. All while raising awareness of Trisomy 18 / Edwards Syndrome.

Check them out. https://www.emilysstar.co.uk/

Williams aren't the first racing team to support this cause

Some of these teams do have a solid inside there somewhere

[GTRMagic]

So… what of the stories on the unknown clickbait websites that suggest that Mr Sainz shall be a Williams pilot for 2025, and has his options completely open for 2026 and beyond…

While Mr Newey is equally set to join Williams, for (hopefully) longer.

Til it hits Joe Saward or Autosport it seems unreal…