The move comes as the Spaniard prepares to transition from Ferrari, where he has spent the last three seasons, to Williams for the 2025 season. Sainz\u2019s departure from Ferrari paves the way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who is making the switch from Mercedes, to join the Scuderia next year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The post-season test at Yas Marina will mark an important step in Sainz\u2019s integration into the British-based Williams team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis early opportunity will allow both Carlos and Williams to begin building their relationship,\u201d the team said in a statement. \u201cThe test session will provide a valuable chance for Carlos to begin integrating into his new team environment, and he will drive the FW46 for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Sainz gears up for his new chapter, Hamilton will not participate in testing with Ferrari due to existing commercial commitments with Mercedes, leaving his official Ferrari debut likely to come during pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 26-28,2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis early opportunity will allow both Carlos and Williams to begin building their relationship,\u201d the team said in a statement. \u201cThe test session will provide a valuable chance for Carlos to begin integrating into his new team environment, and he will drive the FW46 for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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