Carlos Sainz set the pace as Mercedes debuted their long-awaited F1 upgrade package in opening practice for the Monaco Grand Prix. 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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Hulkenberg and Albon bring out the red flags in opening session, as Sainz edges out Alonso and Hamilton. read more »
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Williams driver Alex Albon brings the first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix to an early end with a crash at the first corner. read more »
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Carlos Sainz topped first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton taking an impressive third as Mercedes debuted major upgrades. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has topped the times in the opening practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, setting a lap time of 1:13.372. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Mercedes’... read more »
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Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas set the initial pace with a 1m26.993s, but that was rapidly bettered by a series of quicker times from Zhou Guanyu, Fernando Alonso, Hamilton... read more »
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Carlos Sainz set an early marker in Monaco after he finished fastest in Free Practice 1 for the Monaco Grand Prix in a disrupted session that left Max Verstappen frustrated in... read more »
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Carlos Sainz has ended the opening practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, setting a lap time of 1:13.372. The Spaniard was over three-tenths of a second faster than... read more »
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Carlos Sainz says the Ferrari team remains in the process of trying to understand the causes behind the inconsistent performance of its 2023 Formula 1 car. The Italian outfit... read more »
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Carlos Sainz has provided a reassuring injury update after the Spaniard picked up a knock during a charity football game in Monaco ahead of this weekend's grand prix. read more »
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Carlos Sainz asserts that he is not in danger of missing out on the Monaco Grand Prix after picking up a knock during a charity football match. Sainz was taking part in the... read more »
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Charles Leclerc's footballing escapades weren't much more convincing than Ferrari's on-track performances this season as the Monegasque driver struggled in a... read more »
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Carlos Sainz picked up an injury and Charles Leclerc fell flat on his face on a bad night for Ferrari's F1 drivers as they took part in a charity football match. read more »
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Carlos Sainz admits it "hurts" to see how far adrift the Ferrari is from Red Bull in terms of raw pace as he lamented his team's dismal opening in 2023. read more »
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In 2023, Norris is the more experienced driver in McLaren's line-up as Piastri conducts his rookie campaign - having previously been partnered with Carlos Sainz and Daniel... read more »
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Carlos Sainz admits Ferrari not being in a position to fight for wins in the 2023 Formula 1 season is more hurtful than the team's current lowly position in the standings.... read more »
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The Italian outfit is looking to make gains to its SF-23 to help address the issues it has faced in matching the pace of rival Red Bull in race conditions. While the car looks... read more »
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Carlos Sainz has promised that the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix will be 'one of the best' with both himself and compatriot Fernando Alonso hoping to make an impact. read more »
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Ferrari's tyre woes - and the explanations of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz - have been assessed by Danica Patrick and Jenson Button. read more »
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Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc share their thoughts following the Miami Grand Prix and both admit they are struggling with race pace. read more »
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Ferrari have committed to a different development path after the recent struggles of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in the cockpit, according to a report. read more »
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Alonso clinched his fourth podium in five races in Miami after what he described as a lonely race to third behind Red Bull duo Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, such was his... read more »
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The SF-23 debuted an upgraded floor design with revised geometry in front of the rear wheels for the Miami Grand Prix, which was conceived to make the car more... read more »
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Ex-F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has branded Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz as "the biggest problem" facing Ferrari in a scathing criticism of the Scuderia duo. read more »
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Ferrari has been left frustrated by their performance thus far in the 2023 Formula 1 season and Miami was no different. Carlos Sainz finished the Miami Grand Prix in fifth... 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 |
