"He should have gone there, in my eyes. I'm biased - I know Carlos more than I know Checo [Perez] - but Carlos deserves a lot." 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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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has revealed how the values shared among Carlos Sainz’s entourage was an element which made him the team’s top target. The Grove-based... read more »
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"I think is was a vote of no confidence for Sauber/Audi, chiefly when you think about the family connection with Sainz and Carlos Sainz Senior..." read more »
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Lando Norris has said former McLaren teammate Carlos Sainz deserved a chance to race for reigning world champions Red Bull in 2025. read more »
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James Vowles' message to Williams Racing fans following the news that Carlos Sainz will join the team for 2025, 2026 and beyond. _____ #WeAreWilliams #F1 #Formula1 ?... read more »
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Williams Racing chief James Vowles has opened up on his reasons for heavily pursuing Ferrari star Carlos Sainz after it was confirmed that the Spaniard will join the team for... read more »
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The FIA has moved to clear up confusion created by two incidents at the Chinese Grand Prix in a revised version of Formula 1's sporting regulations.Carlos Sainz sent his... read more »
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The FIA has issued revisions to the Formula 1 Sporting Regulations in response to incidents involving Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz at April’s Chinese Grand Prix. The first... read more »
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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has revealed that he wasn’t sure the team would sign Carlos Sainz until it was done, having been “stung” earlier in the season. The... read more »
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Following a disappointing Belgian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz insists that the Maranello-based outfit is "simply not quick enough" regardless of any... read more »
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Oh George - Russell DSQ heartbreak In the latest episode of Motorsport Speak - the podcast brought to you by Motorsport Week and Motorsport Monday - Dan Lawrence and Taylor... read more »
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A top Formula 1 pundit has revealed that Carlos Sainz was put off agreeing a deal with one the favourites to seal his signature after learning of the team's struggles... read more »
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Jack Doohan is on the verge of a deal with the Alpine Formula 1 team that will see him race alongside Pierre Gasly next year, Autosport has learned.In the wake of Carlos... read more »
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Williams have poured cold water on speculation that Carlos Sainz's F1 deal includes a special exit clause. read more »
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Williams team boss James Vowles has enjoyed plenty of highs in his Formula 1 career - including having helped Brawn and Mercedes to world championship titles.But he has no... read more »
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Williams boss James Vowles reveals he first approached Carlos Sainz last year. read more »
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz believes that the team should have been more decisive with its tyre strategy at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix after a suboptimal race outing. Sainz... read more »
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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has claimed that Carlos Sainz choosing the team in 2025 over a move to Audi or Alpine represents a “monumental” accolade. Sainz brought an... read more »
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Williams boss James Vowles was surprised neither Red Bull nor Mercedes showed serious interest in Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond. read more »
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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has disclosed that tentative conversations with Carlos Sainz to sound out a switch to the team in 2025 began last December. The Grove-based... read more »
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Williams has revealed it first approached Carlos Sainz about an F1 drive in Abu Dhabi last year, before anyone knew Lewis Hamilton would replace him.Following months of... read more »
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In the aftermath of the Belgian Grand Prix, F1's driver market took some massive steps forward - Carlos Sainz announced his contract with Williams for 2025 onwards, whilst... read more »
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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has expressed his “surprise” that both Mercedes and Red Bull opted to overlook the side’s new signing Carlos Sainz for 2025. Sainz made... read more »
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"It's a hard decision but yes, I would have Carlos alongside Max." read more »
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After months of speculation, countless rumours and lengthy negotiations, Carlos Sainz has finally secured his seat for the 2025 Formula 1 season. 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 |
