Carlos Sainz Jr. – The Matador Who is Conquering F1

Carlos Sainz Jr, also known as Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro, was once seen as a dependable and consistent figure in the world of Formula One, often playing a supporting role to drivers like Charles Leclerc. However, a remarkable journey unfolded, proving that Carlos was destined for greatness.

Hailing from Spain, Carlos Sainz Jr has cemented his status as a professional racing sensation, proudly donning the iconic red of Ferrari. His lineage carries the weight of history, being the offspring of the legendary World Rally Champion, Carlos Sainz Snr. Yet, his path to glory was unconventional, beginning with a motocross passion that ultimately steered him towards the world of four-wheel racing in 2008.

Carlos Sainz Jr – The F1 Racing Driver

In 2015, Sainz Jr made a significant splash in Formula One, entering the scene with Toro Rosso. Although his early seasons were marked by potential, it was his move to Renault in 2017 that hinted at his promise. The breakthrough came at the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when he clinched his first podium finish, signaling the emergence of a rising star.

A new chapter in his career unfolded in 2019 as he joined McLaren, where consistency became his hallmark. Season after season, Sainz Jr consistently secured top-10 finishes, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with on the track.

The apex of his journey awaited him in 2021 when he achieved the dream of every F1 driver – he donned the famous Ferrari colors.

This shift marked a pivotal moment in his racing career, symbolizing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It was here that Carlos Sainz Jr truly shone, collecting an impressive nine podium finishes and a coveted race win, emphatically declaring that he would never settle for a supporting role again.

Carlos Sainz Jr had transformed from a reliable driver into a formidable force, leaving no room for doubts about his abilities. His journey serves as a testament to perseverance, skill, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. In the high-octane world of Formula One, Carlos Sainz Jr had firmly established himself as a driver who refuses to play second fiddle to anyone.

Where Did Carlos Sainz Jr – Grow Up?

Carlos was born on 1 September 1994 in Madrid, the capital of Spain.

He spent his formative years in Madrid., although he got to travel to watch his dad rally at various locations.

Carlos Sainz Jr – School

He attended school in Madrid. This is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), surpassed only by Berlin.

Carlos has said that his most enjoyable subject at school was literature, which was the only topic he really liked.

He goes on to say that the rest of studying was a grind, and he had to push himself to the limit to get a 50% pass mark.

School was hard work because, towards the end, he had already been signed on to the Formula 3 circuit. This is what he says about that time.

“As I was finishing my last year of school, I was racing a really tough championship: Formula 3. I had 22 races that year, and it was the most difficult year of school, the last one when you get your grades to go to university.”

He said, “It felt like I had two main jobs because my father told me if I didn’t pass school, I was finished racing!”

What did your teachers say about Carlos in His School Report?

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Did Carlos Sainz Jr Go to College?

No Carlos Sainz Junior concentrated on his racing career after he left university.

What Languages Does Carlos Sainz Jr – Speak

Sainz speaks fluent Spanish, Italian, and English

Carlos Sainz Jr – Family

Carlos’s Dad and Mum are

• Dad        –              Carlos Sainz Sr.
• Mum     –              Monica Reyes Vázquez de Castro.

Carlos has two sisters.

His Extended family

• Antonio Sainz (Uncle)
• Carlos Oñoro (cousin)
• Juanjo Lacalle (godfather)

Carlos Sainz Jr – Off The Track

Carlos Sainz loves to holiday in Majorca when he needs a rest. This was a holiday destination for the Sainz family when he was a young boy.

In August, there is a mass exodus where the family and his friends go to Majorca for their summer holidays.

Where Does Carlos Sainz Jr Live?

In his early days (2015), Carlos lived in a small flat in Chelsea, London.

Nowadays he lives in a house in his home town of Madrid, Spain.

Carlos Sainz Sr

Carlos Sainz Sr (Carlos’s dad) was a well-known and successful rally driver. The downside is that Carlos did not see his father for extended periods, which could be up to a year.

Carlos Sainz’s Girlfriend

Carlos has been in a relationship with Isabel Hernaez, 27, since at least 2017

Isabel is a degreed bilingual journalist and, at the time of writing this article, is the press officer for Scalpers Company and Victoria Collection.

She has a successful Instagram account with over 135,000 followers and receives millions of “likes” on her posts.

Her Instagram Account can be found at the following link.

Carlos Sainz Jr – As A Person

Off the track, Sainz is known for his humility and dedication to his craft.

He is often seen working with his engineers to improve his car’s setup and always looking for ways to improve his driving.

Sainz is also a keen endurance runner and often participates in marathons and other endurance events during his free time.

Carlos Sainz Jr – Mustache

Carlos Sainz Jr – Net Worth

It is thought that Carlos Sainz could be worth around $47M

Carlos Sainz Jr – Carlos Sainz Age

Sainz was born on 1 September 1994, making him 29.

Carlos Sainz Jr – Racing Career

He had an impressive racing career before being promoted to Formula One.

Carlos Sainz Jr – Karting Career

As with all the most successful F1 drivers, Carlos started his karting career at a young age.

• He started karting in 2008 when he won the Asia-Pacific KF3 title.
• In 2008 he also finished as the runner-up in the Spanish Championship.
• In 2009 he came first in the  Junior Monaco Kart Cup and was runner-up in the European KF3 Championship.

Formula BMW

In 2010 he started racing in Formula BMW.

• Although his first race was as a guest driver, and he wasn’t eligible to score any points, he came in second place.
• In his first nine races, he achieved 3 pole positions, 2 outright wins, and 2 fastest laps.

Formula Three

Carlos started to race in Formula three in 2012.

He achieved the following results in his first (and last) year.

• He won four races.
• Achieved nine podium finishes.
• Scoring pole position in the British championship.
• He finished in sixth position at the end of the season.

He achieved two podium finishes and ninth position in the Euro Series championship.

Carlos Sainz Jr – GP3

In 2013 Carlos raced in the GP3 series and achieved the following results.

• He raced in 16 events.
• He started on pole once.
• He won two fastest laps.
• He finished on the podium twice.
• He was 10^th overall at the end of the season.

In 2013 and 2014, he also raced in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. During this time, he achieved the following results.

• He raced in 26 events.
• He started on pole seven times.
• He won seven races.
• He won six fastest laps.
• He finished on the podium seven times.
• In 2014 he was the season champion.

Carlos Sainz – His F1 Career

Sainz became part of the Red Bull Junior Team in 2010, and in July 2013 he time, he drove a Formula One car for the first time during the young drivers’ test at Silverstone Circuit in July 2013.

During the test, he drove the Toro Rosso STR8 and the Red Bull RB9.

Carlos started his full-time F1 career very slowly and without much success; however, as he has moved to more competitive teams, the points are beginning to rack up.

He has raced for the following teams.

In his third season with Ferrari (2023), he has won one race and has earned 150 points (up to the Japanese GP.) He is in 5th position in the championship and is leading his teammate Charles Leclerc who is in 6th position.

Sainz is known for his aggressive driving style and ability to push his car to the limit, earning him the nickname “Mr. Consistency.” He is also known for his ability to adapt quickly to new teams and cars, evident in his successful transitions between teams.

Carlos Sainz Jr – F1 Driver for Ferrari

Sainz’s move to Ferrari marked a significant step in his career.

Ferrari is haloed ground in Formula One, having raced yearly in Formula One from 1951 until now.

Ferrari has won the constructors championship 16 times  (1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008).

The team’s drivers have won the drivers’ championship 15 times (1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1964, 1975, 1977, 1979, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007)

Ferrari F1 cars have won  243 Grand Prix enroute to these incredible achievements.

They have struggled in the last few years, and Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc will be under pressure to deliver the results in 2023.

With team principal Matteo Benito having left at the end of 2022, the new management will get up to speed very quickly if they support the two drivers.

Sainz – Salary Ferrari

Carlos Sainz has a contract signed until the end of 2024, which is worth $10 million per annum before endorsements

Sainz – Contract

Carlos Sainz is contracted to Ferrari until the end of 2024.

Sainz – Podiums

In 2021 (His first year at Ferrari), Carlos Sainz achieved a podium finish three times.

Carlos Sainz 2022 Results

In 2022 Ferrari started the year with a strong car that was taking the race to Red Bull. Carlos’s results in 2022 are listed below.

Carlos Sainz 2023 Results

Carlos Sainz 2023-year results (up to the Japan GP) are listed below.

After the Japanese Grand Prix Carlos is in 5th position

How Old Is Carlos Sainz

Carlos was born on 1 September 1994, making him 28.

Golf

Carlos remains close friends with Lando Norris after the races together at McLaren.

Lando and Carlos are avid golf players and regularly play together.

Carlos plays off a 10 handicap.

Merchandise

A wide range of Carlos Sainz merchandise is available from Amazon – link

Carlos Sainz Money Heist

Carlos Sainz appeared in an episode of the Money Heist series in 2021.

During the scene, Marc Marquez (MotoGP) and Carlos Sainz (F1) played the part of getaway drivers.

Karting Video

Although not made when he was a child, the following karting video of Carlos racing with Lando Norris is fun to watch

What Cars Does Carlos Sainz Own?

Carlos has an impressive collection of cars he owns.

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