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Carlos Sainz may be one of the most recognizable faces in Formula 1 and he admitted that he uses his fame to get things sometimes. During the Sky Sports Lie Detector Test, Sainz was asked if he ever uses his celebrity status to get something for free.

Formula One News / HITC / June 5

Carlos Sainz compares Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles to Daniel Ricciardo’s early McLaren days

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari hasn’t gone as planned, and his struggles compared to Charles Leclerc are starting to echo those Daniel Ricciardo faced at McLaren.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 25

Carlos Sainz unhappy with mandatory two-stop race in Monaco

Carlos Sainz does not believe the introduction of two mandatory stops in Monaco was beneficial to the Grand Prix. The Spaniard managed to score a point at the Principality, though not without a very aggressive strategy from Williams.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Ferrari Faces Tough Questions After Carlos Sainz Outshines Lewis Hamilton at Imola

Ferrari’s long-awaited homecoming at the Emilia Romagna Grand prix has quickly turned into a nightmare. Both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton failed to make it into Q3 during Saturday’s qualifying session at Imola, finishing 11th and 12th, respectively.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Williams F1 Star Takes Lie Detector Test — Opens Up About Beating Carlos Sainz and Their Awkward Relationship

Alex Albon is known for his candidness, but in a Sky Sports lie detector test, the Williams F1 star didn’t hold back when answering some tough questions about his upcoming 2025 season and his new teammate, Carlos Sainz.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 8

'This Is on Us': James Vowles Takes Blame for Alex Albon ‘Attacking’ Carlos Sainz

Williams teammates Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz seem to have been working well together for most of this season. As revealed by Williams team principal James Vowles in Australia, Sainz also played a crucial role in helping Albon finish P5 in Melbourne, as he was the one who came up with the strategy on the pit wall.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 8

'I’m Higher Rated Than the GOAT': Carlos Sainz Reacts to Having Superior Rank Than Lewis Hamilton

With the European leg of the F1 season ready to kick off, fans are also getting ready for the latest installment of the official Formula 1 video game. Developed by Codemasters and published by EA Sports, F1 25 releases on all platforms on the 30th of May.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / May 7

Carlos Sainz Sr. considering run for FIA president

Two-time FIA world champion Carlos Sainz Sr. may be throwing his hat into the ring to become the motorsport governing body's president, according to a report by Motorsport.com.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / May 7

Sainz Sr considering running for FIA president

Rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr is considering running for president of the FIA, motorsport's governing body, in December's election.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 7

Martin Brundle Told to Explain Himself for Picking Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon as 3rd Best Driver Pairing

After a multi-team pursuit for Carlos Sainz’s signature in 2024, the Spaniard picked Williams — a move that raised quite a few eyebrows in the F1 paddock.

'Tom Brady’s Just A Psychopath': Carlos Sainz Draws Conclusion After Hearing The GOAT Speak Of His On-Field Personality

With Formula One descending on southern Florida for the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, we were bound to get some random star-studded collabs in the sun.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 2

'Expected,' Carlos Sainz gives blunt verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles

Lewis Hamilton‘s switch to Scuderia Ferrari came as a shock to the entire sporting world. One driver in particular, Carlos Sainz was left stunned. As the Spanish driver was forced out of Maranello to make way for the seven-time world champion.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 28

Carlos Sainz Credits Frederic Vasseur for Making Ferrari 'A Very Different Team'

Steeped in history, culture, and tradition, the Ferrari name’s level of prestige and class in F1 is unmatched by any other team in the sport’s history.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 25

Carlos Sainz Backs Madrid Track to be 'The Best Circuit in the World'

Williams driver Carlo Sainz Jr. is excited for a new track coming to his home country of Spain, specifically in his hometown of Madrid, where a brand new street circuit is being constructed.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 13

Carlos Sainz Blames Tsunoda's 'Lack of Control' for DNF in Bahrain

Carlos Sainz blamed Yuki Tsunoda's "lack of control" for the crash, leading to the Spanish driver being disqualified from the race. Sainz qualified in an impressive P8, beating his teammate for the first time this season and appearing ready to secure a decent handful of points.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 6

Carlos Sainz hit with Massive Fine after missing the National Anthem in Japan

Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been fined 20,000 euros for missing the national anthem before the Japanese Grand Prix. The FIA investigated Sainz for missing the anthem that occurs before the race and found him in violation of the International Sporting Code.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Sainz: Habits from Ferrari are complicating Williams transition

Carlos Sainz’s will feel vindicated in his Williams move after the team’s strong start to 2025. The FW47 is a competitive machine in both low and high-fuel, with enough pace to score points and even occasionally annoy the front-runners.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 23

Carlos Sainz takes seat as a director of F1 drivers union

Carlos Sainz was named a director of Grand Prix Drivers' Association, the trade union for Formula One drivers. His appointment was announced Sunday. The Spaniard replaces four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, who stepped down from the role after retiring from F1 at the end of 2022.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Sainz reveals high expectations for 2026 Mercedes engine

Carlos Sainz is optimistic about Mercedes delivering a top-tier engine for the upcoming 2026 regulations. Having signed a multi-year deal with Williams, Sainz is one of many drivers to express confidence in Mercedes power units.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 14

Watch: Carlos Sainz makes on-track debut for Williams after Ferrari exit

Carlos Sainz is all set to start the 2025 season with Williams after unexpectedly being snubbed from Ferrari for Lewis Hamilton. The Grove-based constructor unveiled their chassis design following a test session for the new challenger with Sainz.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 20

Carlos Sainz receives $4 million farewell gift from Scuderia Ferrari

The breakup of Ferrari and Carlos Sainz was one of the biggest setbacks of 2024. With his impressive performance in the last few rounds, he bowed out of Maranello with his head held up high to move to Williams.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 11

Carlos Sainz patient, motivated to return Williams to legendary roots

Carlos Sainz knows the process of moving Williams up the Formula 1 grid will take some time, but the 30-year-old Spaniard said his motivation to do so is "unbelievable." Sainz jumped in his Williams car for end-of-season testing on Tuesday, and posted the second-fastest time behind Charles Leclerc as teams tinkered with setups and run plans.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 9

Carlos Sainz poaches sponsor from Ferrari to Williams

Carlos Sainz ended his four-year stint with Ferrari with the culmination of the 2024 season. The Spaniard is all set to join Williams from 2025 onwards.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Carlos Sainz wins Mexico Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz won the Mexican Grand Prix Sunday, making it back-to-back weekends where Ferrari has been able to secure the top spot in F1.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / October 27

Carlos Sainz gives Ferrari a boost by winning Mexico City Grand Prix

Spaniard Carlos Sainz picked up his second win of the season Sunday at the Mexico City Grand Prix, coming home in 1:40:55.800 to help Ferrari narrow its deficit in the Formula 1 constructors' standings.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / October 21

Three takeaways from the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

After a four-week break, Formula 1 cars were back on the track Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix — a race filled with all kinds of action and surprises.

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