Carlos Sainz returned to F1 after his appendectomy, and, in great style, claimed the top spot in a Ferrari 1-2. Helped by Max Verstappen's early retirement in the race,... 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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Australian Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz has revealed he could "barely move" before boarding his flight to Melbourne ahead of completing a remarkable victory on his... read more »
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Polesitter Verstappen reported a stuck brake from the start of the Melbourne race and after the issue made him lose the lead to Sainz on lap 2, the Dutchman's right-rear... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton parked up with a power unit failure, the cause of which is yet to be determined, on lap 15 of a race won by Carlos Sainz after Max Verstappen retired with an... read more »
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The FIA have conducted a post-race oil check on Carlos Sainz's Ferrari after winning the Australian Grand Prix - the only driver to be assessed. read more »
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Mercedes racer Russell wiped out from seventh place two laps from the chequered flag in Melbourne while chasing after the Aston Martin driver. He lost the rear axle through... read more »
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As he boarded his flight to Melbourne nine days ago, Carlos Sainz doubted he would be fit enough to race at the Australian Grand Prix, let alone win it. read more »
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Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has taken a sensational victory at the Australian Grand Prix just two weeks on from undergoing agonising appendicitis surgery. read more »
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Norris and Piastri finished third and fourth behind Ferrari duo Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in Melbourne after McLaren asked Piastri before halfway to swap positions with... read more »
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Carlos Sainz might have alerted potential suitors with a brilliant F1 Australian Grand Prix victory read more »
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Instead, Carlos Sainz brilliantly controlled the events Down Under and beat Charles Leclerc for a Ferrari 1-2, showing few signs of struggle despite having surgery on his... read more »
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See how Carlos celebrated his third career victory as he crossed the line. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: https://www.instagram.com/F1... read more »
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Recommending that his rivals have their appendices removed over the winter, Carlos Sainz scores a popular win as Max Verstappen suffers brake fire and both Mercedes fail to see... read more »
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A fortnight ago Sainz had to miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis, facing a battle to regain fitness for Melbourne's third race of the season.But while... read more »
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A jubilant Carlos Sainz exclaimed that “life is sometimes crazy” after winning the 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The Spaniard capitalised on Max Verstappen’s early... read more »
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Sainz beat Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris at the Albert Park Circuit on Sunday after polesitter Max Verstappen retired early on with mechanical troubles.2024 F1 Australian... read more »
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After he took the lead from Verstappen on the second lap with a pass around the outside at Turn 10, Sainz maintained the lead throughout the entirety of the race - and his... read more »
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Carlos Sainz led Charles Leclerc as Ferrari sealed a one-two at the Australian Grand Prix following the early retirement of world championship leader Max Verstappen. read more »
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Carlos Sainz secured a Ferrari 1-2 in the 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc. The Spaniard finished with a 2.3s margin over Leclerc as... read more »
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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz has enjoyed a dream return to racing in Australia after appendix surgery just 2 weeks ago. The Spaniard led the race since Verstappen's early... read more »
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Carlos Sainz leads Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in the Australian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen's domination of Formula 1 stalls. read more »
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Carlos Sainz ended Max Verstappen's streak of nine consecutive victories with a storming drive at the Australian Grand Prix ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc in second... read more »
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Carlos Sainz ends Red Bull's perfect start to F1 2024 after Max Verstappen suffers first retirement in two years. read more »
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Carlos Sainz ended Red Bull’s chances of an unbeaten season in Formula 1 in 2024 as he capitalised on a brake problem that sent Max Verstappen into retirement. The Spaniard... read more »
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| 1 | Max Verstappen | 437 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | 374 |
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| 4 | Oscar Piastri | 292 |
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