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WILLIAMS' REVIVAL: CARLOS SAINZ BREAKS 10-YEAR DROUGHT, TRIUMPHS AFTER FERRARI EXIT

Carlos Sainz earned more podiums (2) than Lewis Hamilton (1) in 2025, but said he wasn't happy about Hamilton's bad luck, instead focusing on vindicating his move to Williams.

Williams' Revival: Carlos Sainz Breaks 10-Year Drought, Triumphs After Ferrari Exit
Sainz Proves Doubters Wrong, Elevates Fifth F1 Team

Not many F1 fans would've guessed Carlos Sainz would grab more podiums than Lewis Hamilton in 2025, especially considering Hamilton's move to Ferrari.

Going into the year, expectations were sky-high for Hamilton, mostly since Ferrari almost clinched the constructors’ title last season.

Instead, Ferrari had a terrible year, finishing fourth. McLaren dominated, Mercedes did well, and Red Bull leaned heavily on Max Verstappen for almost all their points.

If you had to sum up Hamilton’s first year at Ferrari in a word, it would be disappointing.

Team boss Fred Vasseur is feeling the heat as 2026 approaches. Ferrari knows they need to ace the new rules to avoid another disaster.

On the bright side, Carlos Sainz’s new team, Williams, finished right behind Ferrari, even though they were quite a few points behind.

Sainz needed time to get comfortable at Williams, but he was great after the summer break. He became the first Williams driver since 2015 to get multiple podiums in a single season.

When asked about outscoring Hamilton in podiums, Sainz's answer says a lot about his personality.

Carlos Sainz is ‘not happy at all’ about having more 2025 podiums than Lewis Hamilton.

When Marca asked Sainz if he was happy about his two podiums in 2025 compared to Hamilton’s, Sainz said, “No, I’m happy with my two podiums, but not at all happy about someone else’s bad luck.

“I’m happy I got two podiums with Williams in Baku and Qatar, plus another one in the Austin Sprint. I’m happy I did it after people doubted I could.

“When I said I was moving to Williams, I felt some people pitied me, which felt weird.

“Some journalists, social media… I didn’t see it that way.

“I saw it as a new chapter, another chance. When I got to the track on Tuesday for the 2024 Abu Dhabi test, wearing my white helmet and suit, and got into the Williams, I was just thinking about the future, not the past.

“Things turned out better than I expected this year, and that’s what makes me happiest.”

Carlos Sainz keeps up his amazing F1 record at Williams after joining his fourth team.

Since his debut with Toro Rosso in 2015, Williams is the fifth team Sainz has raced for in F1.

Sainz had a great first season, but with Max Verstappen as his teammate, he was easily overlooked.

Throughout his career, Sainz has moved to Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, and now Williams. Each time, the team he joined improved in the constructors’ standings during his first year.

Sainz picked Williams over Sauber (now Audi). Now, Audi must be wondering if they could have done more to hire the four-time race winner.

David Coulthard has praised Sainz. It would have been easy for Sainz to feel bitter about Hamilton taking his seat after he spent years helping Ferrari improve, but he’s proved again he can handle any situation he’s put in.

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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