All about Carlos Sainz

STATISTICS IN FORMULA 1

debut2015

races106

points282

birthdate01 / 09 / 1994 - 25 years

height1.78 m

weight66 kg

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.

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On a high note

Carlos Sainz was sixth in the Drivers’ Championship in his first year with McLaren Racing, in a year in which he established himself as a mature driver capable of leading the improvement of the team, which finished fourth in the Constructors’. His best result was a third place in Brazil, his maiden podium in Formula One, which he achieved after a phenomenal comeback drive from the Pit-Lane.

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.

THE HUMAN SIDE OF CARLOS

Carlos sponsors and participates in social projects. He is an ambassador for Maria de Villota's Legacy. He also works with Avanza ONG and Fundación Juegaterapia to help people in need.

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