F1 News Today: Carlos Sainz handed NEW F1 driver role as extraordinary team snub delivered

Carlos Sainz, Williams, Abu Dhabi, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 News Today: Sainz handed NEW F1 driver role as extraordinary team snub delivered

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Dan Ripley Global Editor

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Sunday 23 February 2025 20:20 Updated: 10:27

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