Saudi Arabian GP: Double points for Williams Racing

By Williams Racing
April 21 2025

In what was a well managed race from the Atlassian Williams Racing Team they would come away from the 2025 Saudi Arabian GP with a double points result. Carlos Sainz would finish in 8th and Alex Albon 9th. Both drivers would complete one stop strategies finishing on the hard tyre. There would be a time when there was a concern about a fast closing Hadjar on new mediums but Carlos and Alex were able to manage the situation with Alex being able to use the DRS from Carlos to keep Hadjar behind. Overall a great performance from the team and drivers, even with a slow pit stop for Carlos, as they were able to secure the points result based on the pace of the FW47 and not some misfortune from others during the race. A well deserved result which bodes well for the future.


Atlassian Williams Racing Saudi Arabian GP Race Review



	Alex Albon: "We played a great team game today and maximised the result to bring home some good points. We were quite comfortable managing Hadjar behind, holding a DRS train to the end of the race so he couldn’t gain the advantage. It was a scenario we had prepared for ahead of the race, and we worked well together to make it happen. We came back really strong today, and I’m proud of the progress we’ve made as a team."

	Carlos Sainz: "Solid day! We’ve been strong throughout the race, first on the Medium tyre and then coming through the field on the Hard tyre with good overtakes until the checkered flag. Towards the end of the race the team identified that Hadjar was going to be a threat for Alex, so with 12-13 laps to go I was asked to give him DRS. It wasn’t easy, as in this track, with three DRS zones, the slightest of mistakes can be very costly. However, we managed it perfectly and secured an important double points finish for the team. I’m very happy after putting together a good weekend and I can’t wait for Miami!"

	James Vowles, Team Principal: "Really great work by the team. This was a well-earned, proper points finish, putting us fifth in the Constructors’ Championship. We are so fortunate to have two world-class drivers at the top of their game, and today you saw how that pays off. Today was about the team, not an individual, and I couldn’t be prouder."

Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia			Lap Length: 6.174km

Pos	Driver	Team	Times	Grid

8	C Sainz	Williams Racing	+64.630 (1:32.466)	6
9	A Albon	Williams Racing	+66.515 (1:33.477)	11