Carlos Sainz

Born: September 1, 1994

Height: 5' 10" (178cm)

Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain Spanish
Carlos Sainz profile pic 2023
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
Contested FIA amendments get approved
Despite protests from several member clubs, Formula 1's governing body has formally approved a package of controversial changes to its statutes.
08:30
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz watches Ferrari turmoil unfold from afar
For the first time in years, Carlos Sainz is observing the latest turbulence at Ferrari from the outside.
08:30
Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes GP prepares to drive during practise for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on March 15, 2014
'Habits' holding back Hamilton and Sainz, says Hadjar
Just months into his rookie Formula 1 campaign, Isack Hadjar is already staking a serious claim for a future seat at Red Bull Racing.
Jun 5, 17:27
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Verstappen defends Tsunoda - 'He's not a pancake'
Max Verstappen has stepped in to defend current teammate Yuki Tsunoda, suggesting Red Bull's ongoing car issues are at the heart of the problem — not the driver.
Jun 1, 14:30
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Taking on FIA boss Ben Sulayem will be tough - Sainz
Carlos Sainz Sr has admitted it would be no small task to defeat Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year's FIA presidential election.
May 30, 12:00
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Hamilton slams reports of engineer rift as 'BS'
Lewis Hamilton has pushed back strongly against suggestions that he has fallen out with his Ferrari race engineer, calling the claims "BS".
May 30, 11:30
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
Ben Sulayem welcomes rivals ahead of FIA re-election bid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed he will run for a second term as FIA president — but insists he won't stand in the way of challengers, including Carlos Sainz Sr.
May 27, 11:00
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
After two-stop flop, F1 wondering what comes next
Formula 1 is once again left questioning how to fix the Monaco Grand Prix after yet another race filled with frustration, tactics, and virtually no overtaking.
May 26, 12:10
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Pressure to act as Hamilton-engineer rift grows
Frederic Vasseur has brushed off growing concerns at Ferrari over the apparent breakdown in communication between Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer, Riccardo Adami.
May 26, 12:00
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Age catching up with Hamilton on F1 track - Heidfeld
Age may be catching up with Lewis Hamilton, according to former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld.
May 25, 09:02
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Drivers warn that Brad Pitt F1 film not for purists
Formula 1 drivers say the new Brad Pitt-led F1 film is a fun and exciting project — just not one that purists or insiders should expect to reflect the sport with complete accuracy.
May 23, 13:15
Alex Wurz pictured in 2012
Wurz does not rule out FIA presidential bid
Alex Wurz has declined to deny growing speculation that he could be a candidate to replace Mohammed Ben Sulayem as FIA president in this December's election.
May 23, 11:45
Mario Isola pictured in June 2021
Concern grows over two-stop trickery at Monaco GP
Formula 1 insiders are voicing concerns that the new Monaco-only rule mandating two pitstops per driver on Sunday could be exploited by teams looking to manipulate strategy.
May 23, 10:30
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
My son would have loved Red Bull challenge - Sainz snr
Carlos Sainz senior believes his son would have jumped at the chance to return to the Red Bull family and line up alongside Max Verstappen once again.
May 23, 09:31
Alex Wurz pictured in 2012
Wurz emerges as potential third challenger to FIA boss
A third potential rival to Mohammed Ben Sulayem's presidency of the FIA may now be preparing to enter the race for motorsport's top job.
May 22, 10:30
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Ferrari's Hamilton move a 'good mistake' for Williams
James Vowles isn't ready to declare Ferrari's decision to replace Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton a mistake — but he's happy to have benefited from it anyway.
May 22, 10:00
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz glad to be in blue as Ferrari struggles deepen
Carlos Sainz says he's more than content to be racing in a blue car in 2025, especially as his old team continues to flounder.
May 18, 15:49
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
Ben Sulayem moves to block Sainz's presidential bid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the increasingly controversial president of Formula 1's governing body, is back in the spotlight amid moves that could hinder a challenge from rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr in this December's FIA presidential elections.
May 15, 16:00
James Vowles pictured on August 23, 2024
Vowles reverses stance on Albon's team orders snub
Williams team principal James Vowles has walked back his initial suggestion that Alex Albon disregarded team instructions during the Miami Grand Prix.
May 12, 12:00
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Hamilton's Miami 'behaviour' draws ire from Schumacher
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has come under fire from former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher for his behaviour during and after the Miami Grand Prix.
May 9, 11:00
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Williams was the correct call for Sainz - father
Rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr has voiced support for his son's decision to join Williams in 2025, while confirming he is considering a run for FIA president later this year.
May 9, 10:30
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Carlos Sainz's father eyes FIA presidency run
Carlos Sainz Sr, the renowned rally champion and father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, has revealed he is "seriously" contemplating a run for the presidency of the FIA, the sport's governing body.
May 8, 15:00
Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Hamilton-Ferrari pairing 'unbalanced,' says La Gazzetta
Lewis Hamilton has refused to apologise for his heated radio exchanges during the Miami Grand Prix, as Italian media highlight ongoing struggles in his integration with Ferrari and race engineer Riccardo Adami.
May 6, 09:30
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz frustrated by Williams' 2025 car freeze
Carlos Sainz has expressed frustration over Williams' choice to cease development of their 2025 Formula 1 car, redirecting resources toward the 2026 season.
May 4, 10:35
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Another warning sign emerges for Imola's F1 future
The future of Imola's Formula 1 race appears increasingly uncertain, as developments in Spain point to a potential shift in the sport's global calendar.
Apr 28, 09:45
Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Choosing Sainz or Hamilton a tough call - McLaren CEO
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that choosing between Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton for a vacant seat at the Woking-based team would have been a challenging decision.
Apr 23, 11:45
Frederic Vasseur pictured on July 2024
Vasseur unleashes fury at Hamilton criticism
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur unleashed a tirade of expletives in response to a journalist's probing question about Lewis Hamilton's faltering performance, as the seven-time world champion continues to struggle in his new role at Maranello.
Apr 22, 12:00
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Italy's faith in Hamilton fades amid Ferrari struggle
The high expectations surrounding Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari are giving way to disillusionment as his transition falters.
Apr 20, 09:26
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Sainz exposes key flaw in Williams' 2025 car
Carlos Sainz has revealed that a core flaw in Williams' 2025 Formula 1 car is likely to persist throughout the season.
Apr 18, 09:45
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Alpine emerges as surprise contender for Verstappen
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested Alpine could be a dark horse in the race to sign Max Verstappen for 2026.
Apr 17, 15:00
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Binotto questions Hamilton's speed at Ferrari
Mattia Binotto has cast doubt on whether Lewis Hamilton still possesses the raw speed needed to excel in Formula 1.
Apr 13, 08:37
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
FIA's Ben Sulayem jetting into Bahrain storm
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is stepping into a turbulent scene in Bahrain after a period of absence - reportedly due to Ramadan.
Apr 11, 14:30
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Albon defends Sainz's slow start at Williams
Alex Albon has come to the defence of his Williams teammate Carlos Sainz, who has yet to match his pace in the early 2025 season.
Apr 11, 11:06
Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024
GPDA chiefs split on DRS safety after Doohan shunt
The co-directors of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association are at odds over how to address Jack Doohan's dramatic crash at Suzuka.
Apr 9, 09:00
Fernando Alonso pictured on September 21, 2024
Alonso stands up for 'boring' Suzuka GP
Fernando Alonso has come to the defence of the Suzuka circuit following widespread grumbling about the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix.
Apr 8, 13:20
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Sainz urges F1 to fix DRS after Doohan's crash
Carlos Sainz, newly appointed director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, has called for urgent modifications to Formula 1's DRS systems to enhance safety following a dramatic incident at Suzuka.
Apr 6, 06:22
Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Hulkenberg was Red Bull's lost chance - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher attributes Red Bull's current driver woes to a fundamental misstep from last year, according to the former Formula 1 driver.
Apr 1, 10:45
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Sainz's Williams same as Albon's, team insists
Williams has quashed suggestions that Carlos Sainz might not be piloting the team's complete 2025 car package. After transferring from Ferrari and showing promise in the Abu Dhabi post-season tests and Bahrain's lone winter session, the Spaniard departed Shanghai bewildered, calling it "one of the strangest drops in performance I've had in my career."
Mar 26, 10:45
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Sainz baffled by his sudden loss of Williams pace
Carlos Sainz departed Shanghai utterly perplexed, grappling with what he described as "one of the strangest drops in performance I've had in my career."
Mar 24, 09:00
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
Flexi-wing probe hits Williams with hefty fine
The flexi-wing controversy in Shanghai has resulted in a 50,000-euro fine for Williams.
Mar 23, 08:30
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