The pair were running close together on the track in fifth and sixth in the closing stages of the Suzuka race as the fast-charging Sainz closed up behind them.Hamilton, who was... read more »
Carlos Sainz news
Carlos Sainz
| Team | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Points | 266 |
| Grands Prix entered | 101 |
| World Championships | N/A |
| Highest race finish | 3 (x1) |
| Highest grid position | 5 |
| Date of birth | 01/09/1994 |
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain |
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz felt that he and the Italian team “had better pace than the results show” in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, after finishing sixth. The only non-Red Bull... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes' decision to use team work to fend off Carlos Sainz's Ferrari at the Japanese Grand Prix was "not a good idea at all". read more »
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Formula 1 expert Albert Fabrega believes there has been 'very little evolution' in Charles Leclerc's performance since he arrived at Ferrari in 2019, as his... read more »
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In the closing laps of last weekend's street race on the Marina Bay track, Sainz slowed down to give DRS to the following Lando Norris in an attempt to keep George Russell... read more »
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Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have admitted that their car is third behind Red Bull and McLaren in Suzuka after qualifying, but insisted that they aim to compete with the... read more »
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Verstappen looked to have the measure of the field throughout qualifying, bouncing back from a Q2 elimination in Singapore to take pole by around six-tenths from McLaren's... read more »
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After claiming two consecutive pole positions in Italy and Singapore, Carlos Sainz’s qualifying hot streak ended after qualifying sixth for the Japanese Grand Prix. The... read more »
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The Singapore winner will start the Suzuka race from sixth place, lining up two places behind his team-mate Charles Leclerc.Sainz said that the knowledge that the car might be... read more »
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Charles Leclerc says it was a "bit of a shame" to end fourth in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix after putting in a "really, really good lap". Amid... read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. remains cautious about Ferrari's performance, and has admitted it will be challenging to keep up with Red Bull during the final part of the season. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has said that when on top form he could beat anyone on the grid, as the Spaniard rides high after an epic victory in the Singapore Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen's headline times in both of Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions at the Japanese Grand Prix proved that Red Bull's misfortune in Singapore was a... read more »
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Carlos Sainz says Ferrari's decision to spend Friday running in Suzuka experimenting with a raft of set-up changes resulted in him struggling to get into a rhythm with the... read more »
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While Ferrari enjoyed a successful start to their weekend in Japan, Carlos Sainz was left fuming at McLaren after he got covered in flow-viz paint in the opening stages of FP1. read more »
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After losing his record F1 wins streak and Red Bull's 100% victory run in 2023, Verstappen bounced back by topping both Friday practice sessions, going quickest in FP2 by... read more »
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Following a difficult weekend in Singapore, reigning world champion Max Verstappen returned to form as he ended up fastest over half a second clear of Ferrari's Carlos... read more »
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It's business as usual at Suzuka as Max Verstappen out-paces his nearest opposition - Singapore victor Carlos Sainz - by 0.626s. read more »
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Max Verstappen returned to the top of the timesheets in FP1, leading Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris in a packed FP1 session. read more »
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Red Bull immediately bounced back from its Singapore disappointment with Max Verstappen leading the way in FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix. The reigning World Champion took to... read more »
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The 2023 Formula 1 season continues with the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend. Red Bull’s record-breaking run came to an end in Singapore last time out, with Carlos Sainz... read more »
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Prior to Carlos Sainz and Ferrari's stunning victory in Singapore, there had been considerable discussion about whether Max Verstappen and Red Bull's near-constant... read more »
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Carlos Sainz uncovers his thought process and strategy during the Singapore Grand Prix, which led to his second victory in F1. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
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Former Ferrari test driver Marc Gene has admitted he doesn't think Ferrari's Singapore win 'tastes special' just because it ended Max Verstappen's streak. read more »
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Russell says he has adopted such an approach after changing his mindset this year from playing "the long game" and collecting points to going all out for the big... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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- Drivers list
- Sebastian Vettel
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Lewis Hamilton
- Nico Rosberg
- Fernando Alonso
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Romain Grosjean
- Pastor Maldonado
- Jenson Button
- Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Will Stevens
- Roberto Merhi
- Felipe Nasr
- Max Verstappen
- Kevin Magnussen
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Sergio Perez
- Adrian Sutil
- Esteban Gutierrez
- Jean-Eric Vergne
- Daniil Kvyat
- Felipe Massa
- Valtteri Bottas
- Jules Bianchi
- Max Chilton
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Marcus Ericsson
- Robert Kubica
- Michael Schumacher
- Paul di Resta
- Heikki Kovalainen
| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |