It would later transpire that Williams team principal James Vowles had spoken to Sainz as early as Abu Dhabi 2023, and he effectively tried to court him to join the team. Sainz decided Williams was ...

However, the test was hampered after the 40-year-old lost control of the car and crashed into the barriers. While Hamilton was not injured, the SF-23 was significantly damaged, which meant Leclerc’s ...