A ceremonial reception was held for the team at the Williams base.

A ceremonial reception was held for the team at the Williams base.

      In Baku Carlos Sainz finished third, delivering Williams' first podium since 2021. At the Grove base they held a celebratory reception for the team's staff.

      James Vowles, team principal: "It's incredible to see the joy on the faces of so many people at our base after our return from Baku.

      The podium on Sunday was not just the achievement of Carlos, the engineers, the mechanics and other members of the racing team. It was the result of the unprecedented work carried out day after day by more than a thousand Williams Racing employees.

      Enjoy the moment. I'm sure this is only a small part of what lies ahead."

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A ceremonial reception was held for the team at the Williams base.

In Baku, Carlos Sainz gave Williams its first podium since 2021. At the Grove base they held a celebratory reception for the team's staff.