# Carlos Sainz at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2025-zandvoort-carlos-sainz
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Carlos Sainz, driving for Williams, completed the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Park Zandvoort, finishing in 13th position after starting 9th on the grid, securing no championship points.

Carlos Sainz's 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Park Zandvoort concluded with a 13th place finish for Williams, a notable regression from his 9th position starting grid. The Spanish driver completed all 72 laps of the race, recording a total time of "1:38:47.225". This outcome stands in contrast to his teammate, Alexander Albon, who started from 15th but achieved a strong 5th place, scoring 10 points for Williams Grand Prix Engineering. Sainz's performance at Zandvoort, a circuit known for its challenging banked corners, did not yield the points the team might have anticipated from a top-ten qualifying effort. Comparing this to his previous season, Sainz had a different trajectory, as seen in his [Carlos Sainz at the 2023 São Paulo Grand Prix](/results/2023-interlagos-carlos-sainz) performance.

Throughout the race, Sainz's fastest lap, a "1:13.808" on lap 58, ranked 10th overall in the field, indicating moments of competitive pace despite the ultimate result. This lap time was marginally slower than Albon's "1:13.687", which ranked 7th. The race was won by Oscar Piastri of McLaren, highlighting the competitive landscape Sainz navigated. While Sainz finished the race with a "Finished" status, the absence of points meant a static championship tally of 16 points, resulting in a drop from 16th to 17th in the standings. Understanding the technical regulations that govern such performances is crucial, as detailed by the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship). The broader context of Formula One racing, its history, and technical evolution is well-documented on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One). The data for this season's events, including detailed race results, is meticulously recorded, as exemplified by the [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) which provides similar structured information. The disparity between Sainz and Albon's results at Zandvoort underscores the variable outcomes within the same constructor, a dynamic also observed when comparing performances like [Alexander Albon at the 2023 São Paulo Grand Prix](/results/2023-interlagos-alex-albon)'s strong drive, or even the challenges faced by drivers such as [Yuki Tsunoda at the 2023 São Paulo Grand Prix](/results/2023-interlagos-yuki-tsunoda) in other seasons.