Carlos Sainz finished ninth in the Miami Grand Prix and, after the checkered flag, highlighted the remarkable evolution of the Williams car. For the Spanish driver, this improvement represents the first solid step to begin the team's recovery this season, confirming that the work at the factory is starting to yield tangible results.
The aerodynamic evolution that changes the FW47's behavior 🏎️
The key to the performance leap lies in the modifications to the floor and rear brake ducts. These parts have corrected the severe understeer that plagued the FW47 in slow corners. Additionally, the new front wing configuration allows for a more stable airflow towards the diffuser, which translates into greater downforce without penalizing top speed on Miami's straights.
Sainz happy, though without champagne to celebrate 🥂
Of course, ninth place is not a podium, but for Williams it's like finding a 50-euro bill in an old pair of pants. Sainz celebrated the progress with the sobriety of someone who knows that half a championship is still needed to dream of the top 5. Meanwhile, at the Grove factory, they have already asked for permission not to sleep until the Imola GP. The recovery is real, but the coffee is on the team.