There were some discussions between the older and younger Carlos Sainz about which option would be the best direction for Carlos Sainz Jr. Ultimately, the younger Sainz listened to himself and said he had no regrets.
Moreover, even Alpine would have given him a chance, but he seemingly chose the weakest option of all:
"My dream of moving to Red Bull or possibly Mercedes didn't work out. After that, I had to choose between Audi, Alpine, and Williams. After visiting the stables and talking to everyone, a feeling immediately whispered to me: Go to Williams, they want to achieve a brighter future. When not only my mind but also my heart told me this, I knew they would be my path. I know that my father had a very positive experience with Audi at the Dakar Rally; he has a very good relationship with them. He would have liked to see me switch to them, but I hope he forgives me for not choosing them. I also want to prove to him that I made the right decision! When I first got into their car last year, I immediately felt that they were full of enthusiasm and motivation and wanted to get back to the front of the field. Plus, the car was running well; our test this year was excellent; the developments are working. I don't know how much it will all be worth, how close we'll be to the top, but I hope that we'll continue to improve as a team and eventually the time will come when we become competitive," Carlos Sainz said optimistically.
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