Carlos Sainz has vented his frustration after a 'sudden snap' of oversteer cost the Ferrari driver the "whole qualifying" session ahead of the Saudi Arabian... 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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Charles Leclerc was able to pull a big lap out when it mattered as he qualified fourth for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, while a high-speed spin left Carlos Sainz Jr. only... read more »
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Carlos Sainz says he was caught unaware by the sudden snap of oversteer that wrecked his qualifying prospects in Saudi Arabia. Sainz lost the rear of the SF21 through Turn 11... read more »
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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz says the Jeddah Corniche Circuit isn't like any track he has raced at before during his career. Formula 1 is visiting Saudi Arabia for the... read more »
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Both title contenders had their mid-session qualifying simulations disrupted, with Hamilton's session-topping time remaining his best from the early running on the medium... read more »
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Ferrari will secure third place in the Constructors’ Championship if they out-score McLaren by five points at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But Carlos Sainz has warned that... read more »
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His ability to hit the ground running, and be up there fighting it out alongside teammate Charles Leclerc, has been critical in helping the Maranello squad's battle with... read more »
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Lando Norris has set a personal target of finishing ahead of Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz at the end of the season. read more »
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Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly say that if a crash occurs on the high-speed Jeddah track, then the FIA must act fast. read more »
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The high average speeds and sequences of flat out and blind corners on the track, which is hosting the country's first grand prix this weekend, means that drivers will... read more »
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Carlos Sainz has called for an indepth conversation and clarity around what drivers can and can't do while defending. read more »
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With Formula 1 heading to the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit, followed by Abu Dhabi, Carlos Sainz expects the midfield to bunch up. read more »
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While the fast sections of the new Jeddah track are expected to favour Mercedes in the fight at the front, the characteristics looks set to blow wide open the battle for best... read more »
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While there are still two races to go this year, F1 teams are working flat out to ensure their designs for all-new rules next season are as advanced as possible.While some... read more »
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Carlos Sainz hopes the FIA will hold "a deeper conversation" with drivers over the winter to clarify the 'unclear' rules of engagement. read more »
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Carlos Sainz feels there is probably nobody on the grid better than Charles Leclerc over one lap. read more »
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Drivers met with FIA officials including race director Michael Masi ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix to discuss racing rules after Max Verstappen's controversial defence... read more »
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Speed and precision from the team in red as Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc took pit stops in quick succession at the Qatar Grand Prix. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
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At last weekend's Qatar GP, it took over 21 hours from the end of qualifying before final decisions were announced after Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas... read more »
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George Russell and Carlos Sainz are still confused as to why Max Verstappen wasn't penalised at the Sao Paulo GP. read more »
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Both Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc were asked to drive conservatively to preserve their tyres throughout the Qatar Grand Prix, according to Mattia Binotto. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc finished seventh and eighth in the Qatar Grand Prix to move Ferrari further clear of McLaren in their battle for third in the... read more »
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Ferrari reiterate there is no number one and number two driver at the team, even if they find themselves fighting for a title. read more »
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Carlos Sainz said Ferrari went conservative with their tyre usage in Qatar, while rivals McLaren paid for probably being too aggressive. read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes Ferrari entering the Qatar Grand Prix "scared" contributed to the team failing to maximise its potential result. 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 |