Carlos Sainz
Born: September 1, 1994 (age 30)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishTeam: Williams-Mercedes
Sports Mole has 1,211 articles about Carlos Sainz. Articles 1 to 40:
Sainz glad to be in blue as Ferrari struggles deepen
Carlos Sainz says he's more than content to be racing in a blue car in 2025, especially as his old team continues to flounder.
May 18, 16:49
Ben Sulayem moves to block Sainz's presidential bid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the increasingly controversial president of Formula 1's governing body, is back in the spotlight amid moves that could hinder a challenge from rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr in this December's FIA presidential elections.
May 15, 17:00
Vowles reverses stance on Albon's team orders snub
Williams team principal James Vowles has walked back his initial suggestion that Alex Albon disregarded team instructions during the Miami Grand Prix.
May 12, 13:00
Hamilton's Miami 'behaviour' draws ire from Schumacher
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has come under fire from former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher for his behaviour during and after the Miami Grand Prix.
May 9, 12:00
Williams was the correct call for Sainz - father
Rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr has voiced support for his son's decision to join Williams in 2025, while confirming he is considering a run for FIA president later this year.
May 9, 11:30
Carlos Sainz's father eyes FIA presidency run
Carlos Sainz Sr, the renowned rally champion and father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, has revealed he is "seriously" contemplating a run for the presidency of the FIA, the sport's governing body.
May 8, 16:00
Hamilton-Ferrari pairing 'unbalanced,' says La Gazzetta
Lewis Hamilton has refused to apologise for his heated radio exchanges during the Miami Grand Prix, as Italian media highlight ongoing struggles in his integration with Ferrari and race engineer Riccardo Adami.
May 6, 10:30
Sainz frustrated by Williams' 2025 car freeze
Carlos Sainz has expressed frustration over Williams' choice to cease development of their 2025 Formula 1 car, redirecting resources toward the 2026 season.
May 4, 11:35
Another warning sign emerges for Imola's F1 future
The future of Imola's Formula 1 race appears increasingly uncertain, as developments in Spain point to a potential shift in the sport's global calendar.
Apr 28, 10:45
Choosing Sainz or Hamilton a tough call - McLaren CEO
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that choosing between Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton for a vacant seat at the Woking-based team would have been a challenging decision.
Apr 23, 12:45
Vasseur unleashes fury at Hamilton criticism
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur unleashed a tirade of expletives in response to a journalist's probing question about Lewis Hamilton's faltering performance, as the seven-time world champion continues to struggle in his new role at Maranello.
Apr 22, 13:00
Italy's faith in Hamilton fades amid Ferrari struggle
The high expectations surrounding Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari are giving way to disillusionment as his transition falters.
Apr 20, 10:26
Sainz exposes key flaw in Williams' 2025 car
Carlos Sainz has revealed that a core flaw in Williams' 2025 Formula 1 car is likely to persist throughout the season.
Apr 18, 10:45
Alpine emerges as surprise contender for Verstappen
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested Alpine could be a dark horse in the race to sign Max Verstappen for 2026.
Apr 17, 16:00
Binotto questions Hamilton's speed at Ferrari
Mattia Binotto has cast doubt on whether Lewis Hamilton still possesses the raw speed needed to excel in Formula 1.
Apr 13, 09:37
FIA's Ben Sulayem jetting into Bahrain storm
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is stepping into a turbulent scene in Bahrain after a period of absence - reportedly due to Ramadan.
Apr 11, 15:30
Albon defends Sainz's slow start at Williams
Alex Albon has come to the defence of his Williams teammate Carlos Sainz, who has yet to match his pace in the early 2025 season.
Apr 11, 12:06
GPDA chiefs split on DRS safety after Doohan shunt
The co-directors of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association are at odds over how to address Jack Doohan's dramatic crash at Suzuka.
Apr 9, 10:00
Alonso stands up for 'boring' Suzuka GP
Fernando Alonso has come to the defence of the Suzuka circuit following widespread grumbling about the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix.
Apr 8, 14:20
Sainz urges F1 to fix DRS after Doohan's crash
Carlos Sainz, newly appointed director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, has called for urgent modifications to Formula 1's DRS systems to enhance safety following a dramatic incident at Suzuka.
Apr 6, 07:22
Hulkenberg was Red Bull's lost chance - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher attributes Red Bull's current driver woes to a fundamental misstep from last year, according to the former Formula 1 driver.
Apr 1, 11:45
Sainz's Williams same as Albon's, team insists
Williams has quashed suggestions that Carlos Sainz might not be piloting the team's complete 2025 car package. After transferring from Ferrari and showing promise in the Abu Dhabi post-season tests and Bahrain's lone winter session, the Spaniard departed Shanghai bewildered, calling it "one of the strangest drops in performance I've had in my career."
Mar 26, 10:45
Sainz baffled by his sudden loss of Williams pace
Carlos Sainz departed Shanghai utterly perplexed, grappling with what he described as "one of the strangest drops in performance I've had in my career."
Mar 24, 09:00
Flexi-wing probe hits Williams with hefty fine
The flexi-wing controversy in Shanghai has resulted in a 50,000-euro fine for Williams.
Mar 23, 08:30
F1 swearing ban finds a 'common sense' fix - Sainz
"Common sense" has been injected into Formula 1's contentious new swearing ban, according to GPDA director Carlos Sainz.
Mar 21, 13:15
Ferrari tackles F1 sim glitch after Melbourne
Ferrari has been toiling away in its Maranello simulator to address a glitch that reportedly threw off its setup baseline in Melbourne, according to Italy's La Repubblica.
Mar 20, 11:00
Lawson's Red Bull role still justified despite crash
Debate swirls over whether Red Bull misjudged its 2025 driver line-up.
Mar 19, 09:11
Carlos Sainz Sr still upset over son's Audi rejection
Carlos Sainz has confessed that his father is "still disappointed" he declined Audi's proposal for 2025 and beyond after leaving Ferrari.
Mar 13, 10:00
Carlos Sainz surprised by 2025 Williams' potential
Carlos Sainz has revealed he was pleasantly taken aback when he first drove his new car for the 2025 season.
Mar 11, 15:30
Marko stunned by Alpine's pre-season surge
Alpine is edging closer to Formula 1's top four teams, Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko has declared, following the French team's standout Bahrain pre-season test pace.
Mar 6, 09:40
Sainz tempers even top-five hopes for 2025
Carlos Sainz has dismissed any chance of finishing in the "top five" at this month's season-opening Australian GP, despite topping Bahrain's pre-season test times.
Mar 4, 17:00
F1 paddock crowns McLaren Bahrain test champions
With Bahrain's pre-season testing now complete, Formula 1 insiders unanimously point to McLaren as the frontrunners for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix.
Mar 3, 11:00
GPDA's Sainz proposes budget fix for F1 testing
Carlos Sainz, newly appointed director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, is urging Formula 1 to rethink its restrictive testing policies.
Mar 3, 09:30
McLaren leads '25 pack, Red Bull plans new parts
With two of the three days of official pre-season testing completed in Bahrain, the pecking order for 2025 is starting to take shape.
Feb 28, 09:45
Sainz takes GPDA role amid swearing ban storm
Carlos Sainz has stepped into a director position at the Formula 1 drivers' union, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA).
Feb 24, 09:50
Ex-F1 driver expects Doohan exit after five races
Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi believes Jack Doohan's Formula 1 career may be short-lived, with speculation mounting that the Australian could lose his Alpine seat early in the 2025 season.
Feb 17, 13:20
Sainz admits Williams sees '25 as 'transition year'
Carlos Sainz acknowledges that expectations for Williams in 2025 are modest, but insists the team is not lacking motivation as it works toward long-term success.
Feb 17, 11:50
Barcelona working 'silently' on F1 contract renewal
The organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona remain optimistic about securing a new deal to keep Formula 1 at the Circuit de Catalunya beyond 2026.
Feb 13, 09:30
Hamilton feeling settled amid high expectations
Lewis Hamilton is settling in well at Ferrari, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, one of Italy's most respected sports newspapers.
Feb 12, 11:00
Hamilton won't necessarily improve Ferrari - Todt
Jean Todt is not convinced that Ferrari will necessarily improve now that Lewis Hamilton has joined the team.
Feb 5, 10:00
