Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro is a talented Spanish racing driver who has made a significant impact in the world of Formula One. Born on September 1, 1994, in Madrid, Spain, Sainz is the son of Carlos Sainz Sr., a double World Rally Champion.
Sainz's racing career began in 2012 when he competed in the British and European Formula 3 championships for Carlin. He then moved on to race for DAMS in the 2014 Formula Renault 3.5 season, where he won the championship.
In 2015, Sainz made his Formula One debut with Toro Rosso, before joining Renault for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He then moved to McLaren for the 2019 season, while also ending his contract with Red Bull Racing.
During his time at McLaren, Sainz achieved his maiden Formula One podium finish with a third-place finish at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix. He then moved to Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season, where he achieved his maiden Formula One pole position and career win at the 2022 British Grand Prix.
Sainz has continued to achieve success in his Formula One career, winning his second Formula One win at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix, after starting on pole position for the fifth time in his career. He also scored another Formula One win at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, starting from second place, after missing the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to appendicitis.
Throughout his career, Sainz has consistently shown his skill and determination, earning him a reputation as one of the top Formula One drivers in the world.
