Carlos Sainz has been handed a 3-place grid penalty for impeding Sergio Perez during today's qualifying session. 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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Carlos Sainz has received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Racing Point’s Sergio Perez during qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix. Perez was on a hot lap when he... read more »
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Carlos Sainz has been given a three-place grid drop for impeding Sergio Perez in qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix. read more »
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Carlos Sainz Jr. was restricted to just twelve laps in the morning session in Turkey after mechanical issues with his McLaren. read more »
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The Turkish Grand Prix hasn't got off to the start Carlos Sainz was expecting, instead it was the "strangest Friday" of his life. read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes that, in the tight battle for P3 in the Constructors' Championship, strong practice sessions can make a big difference. read more »
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Carlos Sainz is encouraged that Ferrari have looked beyond just his 2019 results when making the decision to sign him. read more »
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Carlos Sainz says understanding Ferrari's reasons for signing him left him assured that he wasn't merely recruited off the back of his strong Formula 1 displays in... read more »
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Carlos Sainz has warned he and his McLaren team "can't afford to lose any opportunity" at this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix, insisting every minute on track... read more »
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Carlos Sainz admits the battle to secure third place in the 2020 F1 constructors' championship is "getting tougher and tougher" for McLaren. read more »
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David Coulthard thinks Carlos Sainz's stay at Ferrari could be brief if he cannot keep up with Charles Leclerc by the second half of 2021. read more »
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Carlos Sainz would like to hear what the competitors in other sports are saying to each other during an event, like in Formula 1. read more »
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Carlos Sainz has said drivers have no time to worry about upsetting people despite being fully aware of the 'open mic' team radios. read more »
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Andreas Seidl has revealed McLaren's "open and transparent" relationship with Carlos Sainz has ensured there has been no acrimony this season despite his... read more »
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Lando Norris insists McLaren shouldn't be disappointed with its result at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix last weekend despite rivals Renault claiming a second podium in... read more »
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Carlos Sainz says he had to "smash the brakes" in order to avoid striking Alexander Albon when the Red Bull driver spun in front of him at Imola. Sainz overhauled... read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo's run of points is making the fight for third in the Constructors' "tougher and tougher" says Carlos Sainz. read more »
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Carlos Sainz was forced to slam the brakes on to avoid Alex Albon at the restart at Imola, putting him on the back foot for the last few laps. read more »
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Carlos Sainz was left disappointed with his showing compared to McLaren's midfield rivals in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna GP. read more »
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What better way to get into the spririt of Halloween than a bit of pumpkin carving? Let us know whose pumpkin you liked best in the comments below. read more »
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Carlos Sainz thinks the lack of adherence to track limits at last week's 24 Hours of Spa shows circuits have been wrong to discard gravel traps. read more »
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Lando Norris believes Racing Point is now favourite to secure this season's 'best of the rest' spot behind Mercedes and Red Bull unless his McLaren team can... read more »
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Jolyon Palmer takes an in-depth look of "the most bonkers start to a race" in Portimao, including Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas' opening laps. Watch the full... read more »
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The controversies caused by track limits policing at the Algarve and Spa circuits have highlighted how Formula 1 tracks have evolved in the wrong direction, says McLaren's... read more »
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McLaren F1 boss Andreas Seidl says seeing Carlos Sainz leading the Portuguese GP gave the whole team a motivation boost. read more »
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 437 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | 374 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 356 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | 292 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | 290 |
| 6 | George Russell | 245 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | 223 |
| 8 | Sergio Perez | 152 |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | 70 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | McLaren Mercedes | 666 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 652 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 589 |
| 4 | Mercedes | 468 |
| 5 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 94 |
| 6 | Alpine Renault | 65 |
| 7 | Haas Ferrari | 58 |
| 8 | RB Honda RBPT | 46 |
| 9 | Williams Mercedes | 17 |
| 10 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 4 |