Experienced drivers Sebastien Buemi and Robert Kubica will take part in F1's end-of-season young drivers test in Abu Dhabi, but the FIA have rejected a Ferrari request to... read more »
Carlos Sainz news
Carlos Sainz
| Team | McLaren |
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| 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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Over the past two years, we've gained memories that will live with us for a long time with Carlos and Lando. So, we took them for a night at the movies to watch through... read more »
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The FIA has rejected calls from Ferrari and Racing Point to allow Carlos Sainz and Sebastian Vettel to take part in next week's Young Driver Test. read more »
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Carlos Sainz claims he has a "bond that will never be broken" with McLaren as he prepares to bid farewell to the team. read more »
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The job of Ferrari team principal is arguably the most prestigious in Formula 1, but it’s also the one that undoubtedly carries the most pressure. The man whose task it is to... read more »
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Carlos Sainz and Sebastian Vettel are among the drivers who have been blocked from testing for their new teams at an event which follows the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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The FIA has refused a request to allow Carlos Sainz and Sebastian Vettel to participate in next week’s Abu Dhabi young driver test, despite granting Fernando Alonso permission... read more »
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Formula 1 bosses reject a request from Ferrari for Carlos Sainz to take part in the post-season test in Abu Dhabi next week. read more »
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Andreas Seidl's prediction that the FIA would not allow Carlos Sainz to drive for Ferrari in the post-season 'young driver test' has come true. read more »
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Ferrari's hopes of giving Carlos Sainz Jr an early Formula 1 run at the Abu Dhabi young driver test have been dashed, after the FIA turned down its request read more »
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From lapping at the very back of the grid to fighting for a race win, Carlos Sainz reckons George Russell's pace at the Sakhir GP shows that "F1 is missing" out on. read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes George Russell's performance for Mercedes in the Sakhir Grand Prix proves that "machine-driven" Formula 1 is stifling talent and not... read more »
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McLaren boss Andreas Seidl says the late safety car period in the Sakhir Grand Prix robbed Carlos Sainz Jr of a shot at a Formula 1 podium finish read more »
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Declaring that Fernando Alonso lining up at this year's young driver test is "wrong", Ferrari have asked the FIA to allow Carlos Sainz to drive. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. felt those on the podium got 'luckier' than he did during Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix, so to finish fourth was slightly frustating for the Spaniard. read more »
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Lance Stroll believes that he could have claimed victory at Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix but hailed the outcome as "unbelievable" for Racing Point. Stroll... read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has confirmed submitting a request to the FIA asking for permission for Carlos Sainz to run in the upcoming 'young driver' test... read more »
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Heading into the final race of 2020 Carlos Sainz isn't sure how Racing Point haven't already secured P3 in the Constructors' Championship. read more »
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Ferrari believes it would be "common sense" for the FIA to allow Carlos Sainz to run in the 'young driver' test after affording two-time Formula 1 champion... read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes George Russell's impressive Mercedes debut "demonstrates what F1 is missing out on" due to the large performance gaps that exist between teams. read more »
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Everyone remembers the classic board game Battleship... but have you ever played Battlebeers? Carlos and Lando go head-to-head in an intense race to sink each other's... read more »
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George Russell's impressive qualifying performance for Mercedes at the Sakhir Grand Prix shows what Formula 1 is missing without a level playing field between its teams,... read more »
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McLaren "don't see any way" Carlos Sainz can be allowed to take part in the post-season young driver test, despite Ferrari lobbying for his inclusion. read more »
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Same venue, different track. What insight can Carlos and Lando share about this extra special, ultra-fast circuit? Our drivers-turned-pundits give us their expert opinions.... 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |