Carlos Sainz’s 2025 Salary at Williams
Carlos Sainz Jr. might have switched teams, but he hasn’t taken a big hit to the bank account. For 2025, Sainz is earning around $10 million with Williams. That puts him 7th on the list of highest-paid F1 drivers this season. It’s only a small drop from his previous deal at Ferrari, where he was making around $12 million in 2024. And in a team with less financial firepower, that’s a strong sign of his value.
Interestingly, that figure also puts him ahead of teammate Alex Albon, who’s making $8 million. That kind of salary gap can sometimes reflect more than just driver performance—it also hints at how teams structure their internal leadership.
Back in 2024, Sainz was #9 on Forbes’ list of highest-paid drivers, pulling in $19 million, with half of that coming from bonuses. Go a year earlier to 2023, and his salary was even higher—$14 million. Over the years, the upward trend in Sainz’s earnings shows how he’s carved out a solid position in the sport.