Carlos Sainz Jnr said the unusual line he took at the end of his pole position lap was one he learned from former team mate Lando Norris.
Carlos Sainz Jnr articles archive
RaceFans’ index of news stories and features on Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Sainz made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso in 2015. He was loaned to Renault late in 2017 ahead of a full-time move to the team the following year.
McLaren signed Sainz for 2019, but he only remained at the team for two seasons before signing to replace Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari from 2021. He will join Williams in 2025.
Read RaceFans’ biography of Sainz here:
Sainz flies to Mexican GP pole ahead of Verstappen and Norris
2024 Mexican GP qualifying report
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr set two laps quick enough for pole position in Mexico, beating championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
Dia de Muertos styles and Alonso’s 400th race: F1 drivers’ Mexican GP helmets
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Posted onFernando Alonso is marking his 400th race weekend, Franco Colapinto has a tribute to Carlos Reutemann and others are celebrating Dia de Muertos in Mexico.
Sainz fastest, Russell crashes, Verstappen fails to set time in tyre test session
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr set the fastest time of an extended second practice session in Mexico that was focused on testing tyre compounds.
Russell quickest ahead of Sainz after Albon crashes with Bearman
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Posted onGeorge Russell was fastest in the first practice session for the Mexican GP after a crash between Alexander Albon and Oliver Bearman.
Sainz sure this year won’t be his last chance to win races in Formula 1
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr does not believe he won’t fight for victories again after leaving Ferrari for Williams at the end of the year.
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in Austin as Norris penalty hands Verstappen third
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Posted onCharles Leclerc led home Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr to secure a one-two victory in the United States Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2024 United States Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 United States Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Sainz denies Ferrari infighting cost them a better result in sprint race
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has insisted his fight with Charles Leclerc in the early stages of yesterday’s sprint race didn’t cost them a chance of scoring a better result at the finish.
Sainz leads Leclerc in Ferrari one-two in sole practice at COTA
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Posted onFerrari began the United States GP weekend in promising fashion, with Carlos Sainz Jnr and team mate Charles Leclerc fastest in practice.
“It was not needed”: Most drivers won’t miss fastest lap bonus point
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Posted onMany of the current grid are ambivalent to news that the bonus point for fastest lap will be removed from next season’s regulations.
Sainz’s Singapore win made Leclerc focus on improving his race pace – Clear
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Posted onCharles Leclerc’s defeat in the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix showed him “I really need to get the job done on Sunday”, says Ferrari’s Jock Clear.
Colapinto nearly wiped out three cars at the start – Sainz
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr accused Franco Colapinto of risking a multi-car crash at the start of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2024 Singapore Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Sainz fined €25,000 for “potentially very dangerous” track crossing after crash
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr was fined for crossing the track without permission after his crash in qualifying, which he blamed on cold tyres.
Norris beats Verstappen to Singapore pole after Sainz crashes out
2024 Singapore GP qualifying report
Posted onLando Norris secured pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session.
Should Sainz and Perez have avoided penalties for their Azerbaijan GP crash?
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Posted onSergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr were cleared over their crash in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. But should the stewards have held one of them responsible?
Sainz and Perez cleared over huge Azerbaijan Grand Prix crash
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr and Sergio Perez have avoided penalties over their collision on the penultimate lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Verstappen faces post-race investigation along with five other drivers and McLaren
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Posted onThe Azerbaijan Grand Prix stewards are investigating incidents involving six drivers and one team following today’s race.