Carlos Sainz said the complete change in conditions between FP3 and qualifying for the Russian GP did he and McLaren no favours. 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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Lewis Hamilton sets the pace in final practice at Sochi, as Sainz, Perez and Ocon edge out Verstappen. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton beat Valtteri Bottas to the top spot in final practice for Formula 1's 2020 Russian Grand Prix, ahead of McLaren driver Carlos Sainz Jr and Renault's... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton moved to the top of the timesheets for the first time at the Russian GP, as he headed Mercedes F1 teammate Valtteri Bottas in final practice. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr.: “I think it’s been a productive Friday with an intense programme in the afternoon”
Sainz Jr. congratulates the team after a quick turn around on his car. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has apologised to McLaren after placing "unnecessary stress" on his crew with a crash during FP1 at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has apologised for causing his McLaren F1 team "unnecessary stress" by crashing during opening practice for the Russian GP. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has apologised to McLaren after causing what he feels was "unnecessary stress" following his practice crash ahead of the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas tops the timesheets in an opening session at Sochi which sees crashes for Carlos Sainz and Nicholas Latifi. read more »
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Valtteri Bottas destroyed the competition in FP1 for the Russian GP as Carlos Sainz lost a wing and Nicholas Latifi brought out the red flags. read more »
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Carlos Sainz and Nicholas Latifi were both involved in first practice crashes ahead of this weekend's Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom. read more »
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Carlos Sainz is planning a "brainstorm" session with his fellow F1 drivers over the Mugello crash he describes as the "second biggest" of his career. read more »
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McLaren driver Carlos Sainz has suggested holding a one-off trial of a reverse-grid race in Formula 1 as he is "curious" to see the outcome. read more »
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Mattia Binotto is looking to Carlos Sainz to join fellow driver Charles Leclerc in being part of a "long cycle" in the Ferrari team. read more »
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Due to Carlos Sainz's crash at Mugello, the McLaren crew are having to work especially hard heading to Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has said that he never wants to see a pile-up like the one at the Safety Car restart at Mugello happen again. read more »
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McLaren’s Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris are both relieved to return to a somewhat “normal” schedule over the next few weeks, following a hectic period of nine races in 11 weeks... read more »
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Despite the fact that he is leaving for Ferrari at the end of the season, Carlos Sainz is being kept fully in the loop at McLaren. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has paid tribute to McLaren for furthering his career - and inadvertently aiding his move to Ferrari. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has revealed he laughs back at those who mock his decision to leave McLaren and join Ferrari next year. read more »
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McLaren driver Carlos Sainz believes the FIA are "listening very well" after the drivers backed the return of gravel traps to circuits. read more »
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Felipe Massa has backed Ferrari's decision to dispense with Sebastian Vettel's services at the end of this season and bring in Carlos Sainz. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr says he has been left "a little angry" at the way Sergio Perez has had to make way at Racing Point for the incoming Sebastian Vettel read more »
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McLaren racing director Andrea Stella has worked with several iconic Formula 1 drivers, and he sees similar "elements" in Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. happy to be unharmed after start line accident but frustrated to lose out on the chance to fight for points. read more »
United States Grand Prix
25th of October 2026
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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 | Kimi Antonelli | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 215 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 201 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 138 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 97 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 75 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 41 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | Mercedes | 578 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 444 |
| 3 | McLaren | 339 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 332 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 100 |
| 6 | Alpine | 68 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |