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Q: Last season you had a close fight with each other and it got a little bit charged at times...just wondering - both of you - how is your relationship now?

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reaching levels of insanity previously unheard of

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F1 Contract Negotiations: The Ultimate Guide to the 2024 Williams Contract Negotiations Saga

If you've ever asked yourself "what really happened during Carlos' contract negotiations?" and "how much do we really know about it?" - this is for you!

I compiled all the relevant quotes and bites from the assorted podcasts, interviews and press conferences, made a handy timeline, and presented it oh-so nicely. Now, all the information about the "secret meetings" in "various hotel locations" can be found in one place! Enjoy💙

Chosen sources: Full list in the last slide!

How Sainz Will Turbocharge Williams - with James Vowles | F1 Nation Podcast (5 August 2024), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zodLL9POfeE.

EXCLUSIVE: Late nights, secret meetings and colossal contracts – James Vowles on how he signed Sainz (29 July 2024),  https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/exclusive-late-nights-secret-meetings-and-colossal-contracts-james-vowles-on.2KTdZFiYOsMCIRT6GdRlLA.

‘He's an incredible driver’ – Vowles says Sainz is top of Williams shortlist for 2025 (7 June 2024), https://www.formula1.com/en/video/hes-an-incredible-driver-vowles-says-sainz-is-top-of-williams-shortlist-for-2025.1801235335357520279.

Sainz poised to announce F1 deal with Williams in Barcelona (June 2024), https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024/06/20/sainz-poised-to-announce-f1-deal-with-williams-in-barcelona/.

Vowles has his ‘heart set’ on signing Sainz as he says ‘odds are in my favour’ for Williams to secure him (29 July 2024),  https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/vowles-has-his-heart-set-on-signing-sainz-as-he-says-odds-are-in-my-favour.6tOC9hN3OfIO24JLvY8JMm.

Vowles describes 'emotional reaction' from Williams team to Sainz signing as 'largest I've ever seen' (8 August 2024),  https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/vowles-describes-emotional-reaction-from-williams-team-to-sainz-signing-as.3THrWsaiypWlASRFJhkztP.

Sainz believes Williams can make an F1 performance leap akin to McLaren with their “very strong project” (August 2024), https://www.pitdebrief.com/post/sainz-believes-williams-can-make-an-f1-performance-leap-akin-to-mclaren-with-their-very-strong-project/.

James Vowles: On The Right Track With Albon + Sainz | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast (2 October 2024), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMyUNzNETuk.

Carlos Sainz: Pain, Pride + Potential | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast (4 December 2024), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26PsKeH_ytA.

Carlos Sainz’s First Day at HQ! | No Place Like Grove (4 February 2025), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzJjy24Ix1M.

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saltproductionsofficial Dream dinner party... Cards on the Table hosted by Stanley Tucci

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me n my bestie judging this event

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He definitely cried ..... I was the tissue paper I know

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One thing about Carlos Sainz is he's always going to bring up Lando Norris if the opportunity arises.

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they really took the day to torment me

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“I know you like me from behind… (Silverstone)”

Max’s message on the part of a rear wing Red Bull gave to Seb.

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just today found out it is you "sainzjrs" on ao3 and you're the one who wrote "Ease" series and really wanted you to know that it changed the trajectory of my life and i loveeee youuuu for writing it(also I am really greedy so I am waiting for you to write and publish more CarLando on ao3 for us hoes😔♥️)

THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE oh my god thank you 🧍‍♀️🧡✨ i was just a youngin when i wrote it but i was deep in the carlando trenches and i needed to put pen to paper 🫡 it is actually so sweet for you to say that and yeah i. thank you so much.

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not jv gagged carlos with his spanish

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sometimes you have to guess about how to write good, in-character rpf dialogue, but then sometimes lando will say on stream "i don't have it, max" and max will reply "the fact that you said my name means you're trying to lie, that's weird, you don't normally say that" and then have max be right

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carbono 🩵🩵💫