Sainz, who won the Australian Grand Prix last year driving for Ferrari, slid off the track at the final turn of the opening lap, which also claimed Alpine rookie Jack Doohan who lost grip at the exit turn five. The incidents brought out the safety car.

Carlos Sainz crashed out of the Australian Grand Prix under safety car conditions in a chaotic start to the 2025 F1 season. Sainz, who moved to Williams from Ferrari in the off-season, was making his way around the final turn of this 14-turn circuit while the pack followed the safety car after Jack Doohan ’s crash on lap one.

Carlos Sainz had a disastrous Williams debut, crashing under safety car conditions in the Australian Grand Prix. Lando Norris retained the lead but Max Verstappen went up to P2 on the opening lap, overtaking Oscar Piastri,

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz both made it through to Q3 in Melbourne, with Albon set to start from the third row on Sunday.

Formula 1 star Carlos Sainz has been at the centre of an exciting team release from his new Williams outfit ahead of the 2025 season. The new campaign will kick off in less than three weeks at the Australian Grand Prix,

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However, the data has also revealed that there are teams that have made a significant leap forward and among them Williams has been the big positive surprise at Sakhir. Carlos Sai

Yuki Tsunoda’s “magical lap” that ended in the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls driver qualifying fifth for the Australian Grand Prix was one of the first big surprises of the 2025 Formula 1 season. The driver who will start alongside him delivered another.