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Formula 1 may be a machine-powered sport, but the drivers are still extremely fit. They have to cope with extreme G-forces during the races, which puts a huge emphasis on the strength of their necks.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 14

Carlos Sainz opens registrations for CS55 Racing Karting Academy as it returns for third year

Carlos Sainz has announced that the CS55 Racing Karting Academy will return for a third year in 2026 with registrations now open Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has confirmed that the CS55 Racing Karting Academy is returning for 2026 and that registrations are now open.

Formula One News / HITC / January 13

F1 driver Carlos Sainz sends message to his father as he competes for the Dakar Rally

The Sainz family has a long and successful history in motorsport, with the father and son being hugely successful in their respective disciplines. Carlos Sainz Jr is one of the most popular drivers on the Formula 1 grid today.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 13

Dakar 2026, Stage 9: Ford takes 1-2 in overall standings as rivals hit trouble

Roma and Sainz benefit from rivals’ errors and misfortune in what could end up being the decisive stage of Dakar 2026 Eryk Goczal claimed a shock win for Toyota customer Energylandia in Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally, as Nani Roma surged from fourth place to assume the overall lead.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 5

Williams confirms FW48 livery reveal date for 2026 F1 season

Williams will unveil the livery for its 2026 F1 car, the FW48, on 3 February Williams has confirmed that the livery for its 2026 Formula 1 challenger, the FW48, will be revealed on 3 February.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 2

Carlos Sainz sends heartfelt message to dad Carlos Sainz Sr ahead of Dakar Rally

Carlos Sainz shared a heartfelt message wishing his father Carlos Sainz Sr luck as he prepares to chase a fifth Dakar Rally victory Carlos Sainz has shared a heartwarming post with a message to his father, Carlos Sainz Sr, ahead of the 2026 Dakar Rally.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 29

Carlos Sainz confirms future of Sparkles as Williams fans beg for special livery

The fan-made unicorn has gone from a joke to a good-luck charm to a full merch collection, and now Williams fans want it everywhere Carlos Sainz has confirmed that the fan-made 'Sparkles' unicorn sticker will remain on his helmet design next year.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Albon: Williams driver treatment 'much more equal' since Sainz arrival

2025 saw Alex Albon go up against his most challenging teammate since Max Verstappen. The Thai was pushed to his limits by four-time race winner Carlos Sainz, the most decorated driver to compete for Williams in a decade.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

How Williams unlocked a head start on their 2026 development

Securing 5th place in this year’s Championship was a welcome success for Williams, especially in the context of their financial difficulties over the past decade.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 1

How Carlos Sainz 'Nailed' The F1 Qatar Grand Prix To Give Williams a Podium Finish

Carlos Sainz and Williams clinched their second podium finish of the 2025 season in Qatar, securing fifth place in the Constructors' Championship in the process.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Qatar Shock: Sainz Ecstatic After Unexpected Podium Finish

The palpable intensity at Qatar wasn’t the only tension brewing at the late-season Grand Prix held at the Lusail International Circuit. For Carlos Sainz and the Williams Crew, this race was circled on the calendar, not with anticipation, but with a sense of dread.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 29

F1 Announces Punishment for Williams After Carlos Sainz Incident at Qatar GP Qualifying

The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix qualifying session has resulted in an unexpected penalty for Carlos Sainz's team, after stewards ruled that Atlassian Williams Racing released his car in an unsafe condition.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 22

Carlos Sainz Avoids Punishment After P3 at Las Vegas GP

Carlos Sainz breathed a major sigh of relief in Las Vegas after the stewards announced that no further action would be taken over his Turn 5 incident during

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Carlos Sainz Forced to Apologize - But Not for a Bad Reason

Carlos Sainz had an unexpected moment with Formula 1 fans during the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix Q&A session, where he was put on the spot and ended up apologizing, not for a mistake, but for surprising everyone with his performance this season.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 19

Carlos Sainz Demands 'Urgent' Formula 1 Review After 'Unacceptable' Penalty In Brazil

Carlos Sainz has urged Formula 1 and the FIA to "urgently" solve its racing guidelines issues after Oscar Piastri's "unacceptable" penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 3

Carlos Sainz Presents F1 With Radical Change To Create More Excitement

Carlos Sainz has called for Formula 1 to continue tweaking the sprint weekend format to inject excitement into the spectacle. The sport has run the alternate

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Carlos Sainz Reacts to 5-Place Grid Penalty After US GP Crash

The weekend at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at COTA ended in frustration for Carlos Sainz, and the fallout has already started. After a Lap 7 collision with rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli at Turn 15, the FIA stewards deemed Sainz Jr.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 19

Carlos Sainz Punishment Revealed After Kimi Antonelli Crash At US Grand Prix

Formula 1's race stewards have punished Williams driver Carlos Sainz for his collision with Kimi Antonelli at the United States Grand Prix. The Spaniard was attacking the Italian rookie when he dove to the inside at Turn 15 at the Circuit of the Americas, locking up and hitting the left-rear of the Mercedes.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Carlos Sainz gives positive update about 2026 Mercedes engine

Carlos Sainz added an extra spark to the Williams project by signing with the team last year, cementing the ambition of James Vowles’ vision. The Spaniard’s podium finish in Baku added an exclamation mark to the team’s intentions moving forward.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 21

Sainz Makes History with Williams Podium: Different Team but Same Podium Magic

The streets of Baku, notorious for breaking hearts and machines, decided to script a fairytale this weekend, not for the usual suspects, but for a driver who has been navigating the roughest patch of his career.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 13

Williams’ Right of Review Victory: Justice Finally Served for Carlos Sainz

The stewards got it wrong at Zandvoort, and Williams knew it. After weeks of fighting through the bureaucratic maze of Formula 1’s appeals process, justice finally arrived for Carlos Sainz and the Grove-based team.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Carlos Sainz 'encouraged' by the potential at Williams

In the face of a difficult start to his Williams career, Carlos Sainz is optimistic about the future. The 30-year-old believes the team are showing signs of potential for the future, enhancing his belief in the Grove project.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 10

Carlos Sainz identifies fundamental Williams weakness

Arguably more than anyone else in the midfield, Carlos Sainz is open about his disappointment with his first half of 2025. The Spaniard’s first year at Williams was highly anticipated, especially as the FW47 began to flex its muscles in pre-season.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 5

Carlos Sainz 'disappointed' with first half of the season

Williams finish the first half of 2025 with 70 points, putting them 5th in the standings and on track for their best F1 campaign in almost a decade. Of course, with the midfield so tightly contested, there is no guarantee Williams keep this position until the end of the year.

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 / 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.