Spanish · Madrid, Spain · Born 1 September 1994Smooth Operator — four race wins including a Singapore GP masterclass and the most complete all-round F1 driver of his generation.
Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro was born in Madrid, Spain in 1994. His father Carlos Sainz is a two-time World Rally Champion — one of the finest careers in rallying history. He made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso in 2015. His career progressed through Renault, McLaren and Ferrari — at each team performing consistently above the car's competitive position as measured by analysts. His 2023 Singapore Grand Prix victory — a dominant performance from pole in extremely hot conditions — was voted one of the finest drives of the season. He won four Formula 1 races with Ferrari. Ferrari replaced him with Lewis Hamilton for 2025, ending one of the most productive partnerships in the team's recent history. He signed with Williams for 2025. His consistency — rarely making errors under pressure, strong defensive racecraft and the ability to develop cars — makes him the grid's most reliable number-two driver who deserved to be a number one. His father's rallying legacy adds a unique dynastic quality to the Sainz family's motorsport presence.
First Ferrari race win at Silverstone 2022, consistent podium finisher
How They Played
Smooth, consistent, excellent racecraft and tire management
Lasting Impact
Reliable driver who maximized car potential, breakthrough Ferrari winner
Career Honours
- F1 race wins 4
- Pole positions 6
- Podiums 23
- Williams 2025 move
| Constructor | Season(s) | Races |
|---|---|---|
| Scuderia Toro Rosso | 2015–2017 | 59 |
| Renault Sport F1 Team | 2017–2018 | 25 |
| McLaren F1 Team | 2019–2020 | 42 |
| Scuderia Ferrari | 2021–2024 | 83 |
| Williams Racing | 2025 | — |
| Williams | 2025–present | — |
| Career Total | — | 209 |
Spanish Athletes