All about Carlos Sainz
STATISTICS IN FORMULA 1


THE HELMET
Carlos Sainz’s helmet for the 2020 season features a prominent Spanish flag over a base in grey, making it one of the most recognizable designs of the grid. The number 55 is on the top and the sides of the helmet. It also includes his chili and Maria de Villota’s star in her memory.
A STORY OF EFFORT AND OVERCOMING
Carlos Sainz took his first steps in karting and, as any driver who wants to reach Formula 1, he had to prove himself in every step of the way. In his case, he had to work even harder to convince those who doubted his talent because of his family name. The young Carlos spent his youth working to achieve his dream, an extraordinary effort in which he had to handle the pressure of international racing and the rigor and constancy of his academic studies, which he never quitted. Time proved him right.
THE CAR
The McLaren MCL35 is Carlos Sainz’s car for the 2020 Formula 1 season, his second year with the Woking-based team.
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