Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver who competes for Williams in Formula One (F1). Son of the two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz, Sainz Jr. graduated to junior formulae from karting in 2010. He won his first championship at the Formula Renault NEC in 2011 and also finished runner-up to Robin Frijns in the Eurocup in the same year, as per reports.
After winning the Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship in 2014, Sainz Jr. signed with Toro Rosso in 2015. In 2017, he moved to Renault, replacing Jolyon Palmer. In 2019, he signed with McLaren. He replaced Sebastian Vettel and signed for Ferrari in 2021, partnering Charles Leclerc. After being replaced by Lewis Hamilton in 2025, Sainz Jr. joined Williams to partner Alexander Albon the same year.
How many wins does Carlos Sainz have?
Carlos Sainz Jr. has four wins in his F1 career, as of April 2025.
| No. | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | Constructor | Win Margin |
| 1 | 2022 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | Ferrari | 3.779s |
| 2 | 2023 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | Ferrari | 0.812s |
| 3 | 2024 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | Ferrari | 2.366s |
| 4 | 2024 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | Ferrari | 4.705s |
How many podium finishes does Carlos Sainz have?
Carlos Sainz Jr. has 27 podium finishes in his F1 career, as of April 2025.
| No. | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | Constructor | Position |
| 1 | 2019 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Interlagos | McLaren | 3 |
| 2 | 2020 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | McLaren | 2 |
| 3 | 2021 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monte Carlo | Ferrari | 2 |
| 4 | 2021 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | Ferrari | 3 |
| 5 | 2021 | Russian Grand Prix | Sochi | Ferrari | 3 |
| 6 | 2021 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | Ferrari | 3 |
| 7 | 2022 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Sakhir | Ferrari | 2 |
| 8 | 2022 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah | Ferrari | 3 |
| 9 | 2022 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami | Ferrari | 3 |
| 10 | 2022 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monte Carlo | Ferrari | 2 |
| 11 | 2022 | Canadian Grand Prix | Montreal | Ferrari | 2 |
| 12 | 2022 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | Ferrari | 1 |
| 13 | 2022 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | Ferrari | 3 |
| 14 | 2022 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | Ferrari | 3 |
| 15 | 2022 | São Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos | Ferrari | 3 |
| 16 | 2023 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | Ferrari | 3 |
| 17 | 2023 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | Ferrari | 1 |
| 18 | 2023 | United States Grand Prix | Austin | Ferrari | 3 |
| 19 | 2024 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Sakhir | Ferrari | 3 |
| 20 | 2024 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | Ferrari | 1 |
| 21 | 2024 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | Ferrari | 3 |
| 22 | 2024 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monte Carlo | Ferrari | 3 |
| 23 | 2024 | Austrian Grand Prix | Spielberg | Ferrari | 3 |
| 24 | 2024 | United States Grand Prix | Austin | Ferrari | 2 |
| 25 | 2024 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Mexico City | Ferrari | 1 |
| 26 | 2024 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas | Ferrari | 3 |
| 27 | 2024 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | Ferrari | 2 |
FAQs on Carlos Sainz Jr.
A. Carlos Sainz was born in Madrid, Spain on September 1, 1994.
A. Carlos Sainz's best finish in the F1 World Drivers' Championship standings is fifth place, which he achieved in 2021 and 2022.
A. Carlos Sainz Jr. is Spanish.
A. Carlos Sainz is often called "Chili" by fans and teammates, referencing his Spanish roots.
