Signing Carlos Sainz just a month before putting Franco Colapinto in the FW46, James Vowles stands by his decision as the former Ferrari driver brings a “whole new dimension” to Williams. Last season Williams made the blockbuster announcement on July 29th that they’d signed three-time Grand Prix winner Sainz as Alex Albon’s F1 2025 team-mate.

Williams Team Principal James Vowles addressed the move on Friday, as the team launched their challenger for the 2025 season. Speaking to the media at Silverstone Vowles indicated that the move was a loan and that he believes Colapinto will be back at Williams in short order.

Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed Franco Colapinto is only on loan to Alpine, explaining that he wanted to ensure the Argentine had a chance to race, but that he expects him to