BARRETTO: The Saudi Arabian GP proved things are starting to click for Williams’ new all-star driver line-up


"We're getting more than I paid for," says Williams boss James Vowles of his new recruit for this season, Carlos Sainz.
And the Spanish four-time Grand Prix winner has wasted little time proving that statement right, most recently producing a superb drive to eighth, that included him dropping back to tow Alex Albon along and keep his team mate out of the clutches of a very fast Isack Hadjar, last time out in Saudi Arabia.
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