Carlos Sainz decided to give a gift to every single member of the Williams team. Each package also included a letter in which the Spanish driver wrote heartfelt words for his team.
At the end of the season, Formula 1 drivers often thank and honor those who have worked for and with them throughout the championship. Lewis Hamilton gave a gift to everyone at Ferrari, while Charles Leclerc also received recognition. Carlos Sainz wanted to pay tribute to all the Williams team members who helped him bounce back after a challenging start to the season and who supported him in achieving two incredible podiums. The Spanish driver gave them a gift and accompanied it with a long letter expressing his full gratitude, which has now become public.
The gift and letter from Carlos Sainz to Williams
Each Williams team member received a specially made gift: a beautiful print created just for the occasion. The accompanying letter is truly touching, filled with heartfelt words and sincere thanks: “As we conclude an extraordinary first season together, I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for the incredible welcome you gave me from my very first day at Grove. I knew I was joining a truly special team, but our first year together has exceeded all my expectations.”
“This specially created print is a small gesture of gratitude, and I hope it serves as a reminder of what we achieved together throughout 2025. It is thanks to your dedication and commitment that this year we managed to reach our most ambitious goal: securing fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship, while also enjoying podiums in Baku and Qatar, and the Sprint podium in Austin.”
“The special moments we shared are not my doing”
“These special moments are not my doing, but the direct result of your efforts and our teamwork, and I sincerely hope you are as proud as I am of every point we earned. We have laid strong foundations for next season, and I cannot wait to race again. But do not be fooled—there is still a long way to go before we reach our ultimate goal: bringing this team back to victory, to the place it deserves.”
“After our first year together, I have no doubt that we have all the right ingredients to get there, and you can be sure I will give my best to represent you both on and off the track to the fullest of my abilities. Be proud of what we are building together, enjoy a well-deserved rest with your loved ones, and I will see you in 2026 with fully recharged batteries, ready to start again.”
Carlos Sainz’s message is clear: while the jump to P5 in the standings is a milestone worth celebrating, the ambition at Williams is far higher. By honoring the “unsung heroes” at the factory, Carlos Sainz is cementing his role as a team leader ready to lead Williams back to its glory days.
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