Carlos Sainz Jr.

Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish Formula One driver who won his first race at the British Grand Prix in 2022.

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Profession :

Auto Racing Driver

Birthday :

September 1, 1994

Age :

30

Carlos Sainz Jr., a renowned Spanish racing driver, has made a name for himself in Formula One racing. He has driven for teams like Toro Rosso and McLaren, and since 2021, he has been representing Ferrari. In his debut season with Ferrari, Sainz Jr. demonstrated his prowess by outperforming his teammate Charles Leclerc in the championship. In 2022, he achieved his first Formula One victory at the British Grand Prix, joining the ranks of 39 drivers who have won a race for Scuderia Ferrari.

Hailing from a family with a strong racing background, Sainz Jr.’s father is Carlos Sainz, a two-time World Rally Champion. Although he had the opportunity to pursue a professional football career, Sainz Jr. opted to follow his father’s legacy in motorsport. He has participated in various racing series, including the World Rally Championship and Formula Renault 3.5 Series. As a prominent figure in motorsport, Sainz Jr. continues to garner a dedicated fan base.