Carlos Sainz’s move to Williams for the 2025 season was hailed by Autosport as an intriguing pairing with Alex Albon, but Sainz has faced challenges early on. In his first two race weekends, Albon outqualified Sainz by almost three tenths, showcasing a performance gap that has not painted Sainz in the best light. Despite the promising expectations, the initial results have raised questions about Sainz’s adaptation to the new team environment.