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Why podium was so important for Sainz in character-building Williams campaign

As Ferrari's capture of Lewis Hamilton was announced ahead of the 2024 season, Carlos Sainz, the man he was about to replace, was left spending every race win or podium wondering if it would be his last.

With no top seat available for the foreseeable future as Red Bull and Mercedes decided against hiring the Spaniard, Sainz found refuge at Williams. A challenging restoration project which he embraced, but also a gamble with no guarantee the midfield team would be able to deliver on its promise of turning things around with team boss James Vowles and fresh investment.

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