Carlos Sainz
Who's this guy?
_(cropped2).jpg#/media/File:Formula1Gabelhofen2022_(04)_(cropped2).jpg)
Carlos Sainz made his Formula 1 debut in 2015 with Toro Rosso after winning the 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 Series title. The son of two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz Sr., he quickly built a reputation for consistency and technical feedback.
Born in Madrid in 1994, Sainz progressed through karting and European single-seaters before joining the Red Bull junior programme. After stints with Toro Rosso, Renault, and McLaren — where he scored multiple podiums — he moved to Ferrari in 2021.
Sainz took his first F1 win at the 2022 British Grand Prix and added a second in Singapore in 2023, becoming known for his racecraft and measured approach under pressure. In 2025, he joined Williams, bringing experience and proven pace to the team’s rebuild.
By 2025, Sainz was seen as one of the grid’s most complete all-rounders — quick in qualifying, clever in strategy, and reliable in wheel-to-wheel combat.
Top 10 facts about him
Born September 1, 1994 in Madrid, Spain.
Son of rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion.
Made his F1 debut in 2015 with Toro Rosso.
Joined Williams in 2025 after four seasons with Ferrari.
Winner of the 2022 British Grand Prix, his first F1 victory.
Known as “Smooth Operator” after his famous team radio celebration.
Close friends with Lando Norris from their McLaren days.
Fluent in Spanish and English, plus some Italian.
Passionate golfer and frequent cycling enthusiast.
Car number 55, chosen because “5” was his karting number and doubling it was for good luck.
By Dorian Schuster (XaviYuahanda) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=157012183
Top 5 facts we wish were true (but are not?)
- # Sainz believes he has “bullfighting DNA” that powers him on straights.
# Carlos refers to his braking style as the “Matador Stop.”
# He swears by a secret flamenco warm-up before every race.
# His tires are engraved with tiny Spanish flags.
# He swears by “toro instincts” to predict safety car timings.
Go-Carts
2006
F3 Debut
2012
F2 Debut
-
F1 Debut
2015
1st Race Win
2022
Carlos Sainz made his Formula 1 debut in 2015 with Toro Rosso after winning the 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 Series title. The son of two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz Sr., he quickly built a reputation for consistency and technical feedback.
Born in Madrid in 1994, Sainz progressed through karting and European single-seaters before joining the Red Bull junior programme. After stints with Toro Rosso, Renault, and McLaren — where he scored multiple podiums — he moved to Ferrari in 2021.
Sainz took his first F1 win at the 2022 British Grand Prix and added a second in Singapore in 2023, becoming known for his racecraft and measured approach under pressure. In 2025, he joined Williams, bringing experience and proven pace to the team’s rebuild.
By 2025, Sainz was seen as one of the grid’s most complete all-rounders — quick in qualifying, clever in strategy, and reliable in wheel-to-wheel combat.Born September 1, 1994 in Madrid, Spain.
Son of rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion.
Made his F1 debut in 2015 with Toro Rosso.
Joined Williams in 2025 after four seasons with Ferrari.
Winner of the 2022 British Grand Prix, his first F1 victory.
Known as “Smooth Operator” after his famous team radio celebration.
Close friends with Lando Norris from their McLaren days.
Fluent in Spanish and English, plus some Italian.
Passionate golfer and frequent cycling enthusiast.
Car number 55, chosen because “5” was his karting number and doubling it was for good luck.
# Sainz believes he has “bullfighting DNA” that powers him on straights.
# Carlos refers to his braking style as the “Matador Stop.”
# He swears by a secret flamenco warm-up before every race.
# His tires are engraved with tiny Spanish flags.
# He swears by “toro instincts” to predict safety car timings.
Carlos Sainz
Team
Country
Podiums
Points
Grand Prix entered
World Championships
Highest Race Finish
Highest Grid position
Date of birth
Place of birth
Carlos Sainz
Spain
27
16
220
0
1 (x4)
1 (x6)
01/09/1994
Madrid, Spain