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Carlos Sainz

Born: September 1, 1994

Height: 5' 10" (178cm)

Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain Spanish
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Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
McLaren miss opportunity in Qatar as Max Verstappen win sends Formula 1 title race to Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen captialises on a questionable decision by McLaren in the Qatar Grand Prix to take the Formula 1 title race to Abu Dhabi.
18:30
 McLaren driver Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Strip circuit on November 20, 2025
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes pole in treacherous conditions, moves another step towards F1 title
McLaren driver Lando Norris takes another step towards the F1 title by securing pole in treacherous conditions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Nov 22, 09:30
 Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Sainz backs Perez as deserving of Cadillac F1 return
Carlos Sainz believes Sergio Perez has earned his upcoming Formula 1 return with Cadillac, describing the Mexican as one of the rare drivers to truly merit a second chance in the sport.
Oct 30, 07:00
 Carlos Sainz on October 5, 2025
FOM doubles down on racing focus after broadcast backlash
Formula 1’s television coverage has taken a clear turn back toward racing action, with the Mexico GP confirming that FOM has scaled back its once-criticised emphasis on celebrity guests and drivers’ partners.
Oct 29, 07:40
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen cuts gap as FIA faces fresh criticism
Max Verstappen’s podium finish in Mexico kept his championship ambitions alive and although Lando Norris took over from Oscar Piastri as points leader, the Dutchman actually narrowed the deficit to 36.
Oct 27, 08:20
 Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Marko suggests Piastri feeling the title heat
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says Oscar Piastri may be starting to buckle under championship pressure, even as Max Verstappen and Red Bull endure their own difficult weekend in Mexico.
Oct 26, 08:00
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen cool amid 'tape-gate' stir as McLaren tension grows
Oct.24 (GMM) The so-called ‘tape-gate’ saga that began on the Austin grid has followed Formula 1 into Mexico City, but Max Verstappen is steering clear of the controversy and of McLaren’s simmering internal drama.
Oct 24, 08:40
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Madrid’s new F1 circuit ‘ahead of schedule’, says Isabel Diaz Ayuso
Preparations for Madrid’s 2026 Formula 1 debut are running “faster than expected,” according to regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who visited Austin over the weekend to study how major grands prix are staged.
Oct 20, 07:00
 Carlos Sainz on October 5, 2025
Carlos Sainz urges F1 to rethink sprint format
Carlos Sainz has urged Formula 1 to make major revisions to its sprint weekend format, saying the current system fails to deliver enough excitement, as Austin promoter Bobby Epstein confirmed the US Grand Prix will not host a sprint in 2026.
Oct 18, 08:20
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz keeping watch on Mercedes seat after Russell extension
Carlos Sainz says he is paying close attention to Mercedes’ evolving driver situation after George Russell’s new deal, a contract widely understood to include exit clauses before 2027.
Oct 17, 08:20
 Fernando Alonso pictured on July 25, 2025
Alonso and Sainz renew criticism of F1’s TV coverage
Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz have once again criticised Formula 1’s television coverage, saying the sport’s broadcast priorities can sometimes misrepresent events on track.
Oct 17, 08:00
 Carlos Sainz on October 5, 2025
Sainz wants permanent ex-driver as F1 steward
Carlos Sainz says Formula 1 should appoint a permanent former driver to serve as a full-time steward, arguing it would bring more consistency and understanding to race decisions.
Oct 16, 08:00
 Charles Leclerc on March 15, 2025
Drivers divided over new FIA cooling vest after Singapore trial
Formula 1’s latest safety innovation - the FIA’s new cockpit cooling vest - received a lukewarm reception from drivers following its debut in Singapore’s extreme heat.
Oct 13, 07:30
 Carlos Sainz on October 5, 2025
Carlos Sainz blasts F1’s growing focus on celebrities over racing
Carlos Sainz has joined Fernando Alonso's latest critique of Formula 1 by blasting the increasing obsession with celebrity culture, saying the sport’s TV coverage is drifting away from the actual racing.
Oct 8, 07:40
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Carlos Sainz warns 2026 cars will feel strange despite faster acceleration
Carlos Sainz says Formula 1’s next-generation cars will be both quicker and more awkward to drive, with the new hybrid systems delivering explosive acceleration but rapid power loss on the straights.
Oct 8, 07:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Williams posts $67m deficit despite clear progress
Williams has filed another sizeable annual loss, even as the iconic team celebrates clear strides both competitively and commercially.
Oct 3, 07:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz Jr calls Dakar drive with father 'one of best experiences'
Carlos Sainz Jr says getting behind the wheel of his father’s Ford Dakar Raptor ranks among the highlights of his career.
Oct 2, 07:00
 Luca di Montezemolo on April 13, 2025
Luca di Montezemolo - Verstappen best, Ferrari needs overhaul
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says he could quickly identify what is needed to relaunch the struggling Maranello team, while also declaring Max Verstappen the outstanding driver of modern Formula 1.
Sep 29, 07:20
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli strengthens Mercedes position after Baku rebound
Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli may have secured his footing at Mercedes with a strong fourth-place finish in Baku, easing pressure after Toto Wolff’s recent criticism.
Sep 25, 07:30
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz dismisses Mercedes link after Baku front row
Carlos Sainz has denied speculation that he could be in line for a shock Mercedes move, despite grabbing second on the grid in Baku in his Williams.
Sep 21, 07:20
 Leonardo Fornaroli on September 6, 2025
Fornaroli admits F1 talks as Alpine weighs 2026 choice
Leonardo Fornaroli has confirmed he is already in discussions with Formula 1 teams about 2026, as Alpine’s driver line-up continues to stir speculation.
Sep 20, 08:00
 Oliver Bearman pictured on on December 5, 2024
Calls grow for permanent FIA stewards
Oliver Bearman says he is changing his approach on track as he edges closer to a race ban, while Carlos Sainz has hailed the FIA’s rare use of its right of review.
Sep 19, 09:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz: Staying at McLaren could have meant title bid
Carlos Sainz believes that had he not left McLaren, he might now be fighting for the Formula 1 world championship.
Sep 11, 08:00
 Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
'Almost lapped' Yuki Tsunoda’s hopes collapse in Liam Lawson clash
Yuki Tsunoda’s chances of staying in the Red Bull family beyond 2025 have taken another blow, after a miserable Monza weekend capped by a crash with stablemate Liam Lawson.
Sep 8, 08:40
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Carlos Sainz presses FIA as Williams seeks review of Zandvoort penalty
Carlos Sainz believes the FIA stewards privately admitted they may have been wrong to penalise him after his clash with Liam Lawson at Zandvoort.
Sep 5, 09:45
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Lawson urges Sainz to settle disputes privately
Liam Lawson has spoken out after his collision with Carlos Sainz at Zandvoort, conceding the Spaniard’s penalty may have been heavy-handed, but defending his own actions.
Sep 2, 08:20
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz fury erupts over Lawson clash and FIA penalty
Carlos Sainz’s simmering frustration finally boiled over at Zandvoort, as the Williams driver blasted both rival Liam Lawson and Formula 1’s stewards.
Sep 1, 08:20
 Fernando Alonso pictured on July 25, 2025
Alonso lifts Aston as Red Bull woes linger
McLaren remained the clear F1 pacesetter at Zandvoort on Friday, but the surprise of the day was Aston Martin emerging as best of the rest.
Aug 30, 18:30
 Alex Palou pictured on September 26, 2021
Red Bull shuts down Palou speculation amid '26 driver debate
Red Bull has formally dismissed rumours that multiple Indycar champion Alex Palou is being lined up to partner Max Verstappen in 2026.
Aug 29, 13:00
 Frederic Vasseur on June 27, 2025
Vasseur admits Hamilton still adapting at Ferrari
Frederic Vasseur concedes Lewis Hamilton’s transition to life at Ferrari has proven more difficult than expected.
Aug 25, 18:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz calls for new concept amid Williams slump
Carlos Sainz says Williams must overhaul its technical direction to deliver a more versatile 2026 car, following another tough outing at the Hungaroring.
Aug 8, 06:40
 Max Verstappen and Lando Norris pictured on December 8, 2024
Drivers divided as FIA faces heat for Spa rain decision
Formula 1’s increasingly cautious attitude toward racing in the wet came under fire on Sunday, after a delayed and processional start to the Belgian Grand Prix triggered widespread criticism from within the paddock and media.
Jul 28, 06:55
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz questions Williams standards as frustration mounts
Carlos Sainz says Williams is falling short of Formula 1’s standards, with the Spaniard voicing clear frustration over repeated errors and the team’s stalled development trajectory in 2025.
Jul 27, 05:40
 Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Norris fears 2026 F1 rules risk making racing feel fake
Several top Formula 1 drivers say the incoming 2026 regulations will require a major mental shift, with some expressing concern about how the changes will affect the sport’s authenticity and appeal.
Jul 25, 12:00
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz hints at Red Bull reunion after Williams move
Carlos Sainz has positioned himself as a potential 2026 option for Red Bull, suggesting a reunion with Max Verstappen would create a “very strong pairing” at the front of the grid.
Jul 24, 08:20
 Nico Hulkenberg pictured on March 13, 2025
Hulkenberg nearly signed by Red Bull and Ferrari
Nico Hulkenberg’s long-awaited first Formula 1 podium at Silverstone has reignited talk of the opportunities that slipped through his fingers during a career spanning nearly 250 grands prix.
Jul 9, 06:05
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz under fire for airing Williams issues publicly
Carlos Sainz's highly-anticipated move to Williams is not off to the smoothest of starts, according to one former Formula 1 driver.
Jul 6, 06:05
 Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
Ben Sulayem will face FIA election rival in December
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will face a challenger in December’s election, it was strongly rumoured on Thursday at Silverstone.
Jul 4, 05:45
 Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Rookie alternatives not ready to replace Tsunoda - Marko
While speculation around Max Verstappen’s future dominates headlines, Dr Helmut Marko admits that Yuki Tsunoda is also under pressure to secure his long-term place in Formula 1.
Jul 4, 05:45
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz frustrated by technical issues in first Williams season
Carlos Sainz admits his opening stint at Williams has been anything but smooth, describing the first half of the season as “tough” amid persistent technical problems.
Jul 1, 08:10
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