Carlos Sainz Jr. will replace Jolyon Palmer at the Renault Sport Formula 1 Team in 2018. 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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Carlos Sainz will replace Jolyon Palmer at Renault in 2018 as part of a loan deal with Red Bull. In recent weeks Sainz became a key part of the protracted engine negotiations... read more »
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Renault Managing Director Cyril Abiteboul believes the recruitment of Carlos Sainz Jr. will drive the manufacturer forwards in 2018, as it strives to move up… read more »
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Carlos Sainz is to join Renault in 2018, replacing Englishman Jolyon Palmer alongside German Nico Hulkenberg. read more »
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Carlos Sainz will drive for Renault alongside Nico Hulkenberg in 2018 - but only on loan from Red Bull. read more »
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Carlos Sainz 'honoured' to be joining Renault for 2018 read more »
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Renault has confirmed that Carlos Sainz will join the team on loan in Formula 1 next year, with the Spaniard having been released for 2018 by Red Bull read more »
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Renault have confirmed that they will stop supplying Toro Rosso with power units at the end of the season and Carlos Sainz will be joining the team next season as Jolyon... read more »
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Renault has confirmed that Carlos Sainz Jr. will race for the team in 2018, alongside Nico Hülkenberg, completing the manufacturer's driver line-up. Sainz… read more »
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Toro Rosso has confirmed that Carlos Sainz Jr. will step aside for Sean Gelael during first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix. Gelael, 20, from… read more »
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"Anything that’s linking you to rumours just means that you’re doing a decent job, that people want you..." read more »
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Jolyon Palmer insists he will contest the remainder of season despite claims he is to be replaced by Carlos Sainz. read more »
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Jolyon Palmer has dismissed speculation he could be replaced at Renault as early as the Malaysian Grand Prix and insists his contract will ensure he completes the 2017 Formula... read more »
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Jolyon Palmer is adamant that he will complete the remainder of the Formula 1 season in a race seat with Renault, amid reports suggesting Carlos Sainz Jr. will… read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. is "close" to a deal which will see him switch to Renault for 2018, according to his manager, but suggestions he could move as early as… read more »
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Carlos Sainz was not giving anything away ahead of a weekend of anticipated announcements, one of which is expected to be his move to Renault. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr wants to focus on the Singapore Grand Prix amid talk over his anticipated Renault Formula 1 move as part of a McLaren/Toro Rosso engine swap deal read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. is looking forward to taking on the challenge of the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. read more »
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The Formula 1 engine/driver web involving McLaren, Honda, Toro Rosso and Carlos Sainz Jr will impact the driver market beyond just next season read more »
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Pierre Gasly could make his Formula 1 debut later this month if the planned switch for Carlos Sainz Jr. from Toro Rosso to Renault goes ahead. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. hopes to make up for 2016 result read more »
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Scuderia Toro Rosso driver, Carlos Sainz Jr. says Formula One needs to have at least half of the current teams to be able to fight for podiums. read more »
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Pierre Gasly has hinted he is in the frame to make his Formula 1 debut for Toro Rosso in Malaysia if Carlos Sainz makes an early switch to Renault read more »
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Pierre Gasly 'hopeful' of Malaysia debut if Carlos Sainz moves to Renault read more »
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Carlos Sainz has refused to confirm or deny that he is set to leave Toro Rosso and replace Jolyon Palmer at Renault. 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 |
