This article will tell you about the career highlights of Spanish Formula One driver Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver who currently competes in Formula One for the Ferrari team. Born on September 1, 1994, in Madrid, Spain, Sainz began his racing career in karting before moving up to single-seaters.
In 2010, Sainz made his debut in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 championship, where he finished in seventh place in the standings. He then moved up to the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup, where he won the championship in his debut season.
Career Overview
In 2013, Sainz made his debut in the Formula 3 European Championship, where he finished in fifth place in the standings. He then moved up to the GP3 Series in 2014, where he won the championship in his rookie season.
Sainz’s impressive performances in GP3 caught the attention of the Red Bull Junior Team, and he was signed as a development driver for the team in 2014.
He continued in that role in 2015 while also competing in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series, where he finished as the runner-up in the championship.
In 2015, Sainz made his debut in Formula One with the Toro Rosso team, where he quickly established himself as a talented and consistent driver.
Carlos scored points in his debut race and went on to finish in the top ten in seven races that season, finishing in 15th place in the standings.
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Sainz remained with Toro Rosso for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, and he continued to showcase his talent and consistency. Carlos scored points in nine races in 2016 and finished in 12th place in the standings, and he followed that up with another strong season in 2017, scoring points in 10 races and finishing in ninth place in the standings.
Further Success
In 2018, Sainz moved to the Renault team, where he continued to impress with his speed and consistency. He scored points in 11 races and finished in 10th place in the standings.
He followed that up with another strong season in 2019, scoring points in eight races and finishing in sixth place in the standings.
In 2020, Sainz moved to the McLaren team, where he had a strong season and scored points in 10 races, including a podium finish at the Italian Grand Prix. He finished in sixth place in the standings, ahead of his teammate Lando Norris.
Recent Career
In 2021, Sainz joined the Ferrari team, where he has continued to showcase his talent and consistency. Carlos has scored points in every race so far, including a podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, and he currently sits in fifth place in the standings.
Sainz’s career has been marked by his speed, consistency, and his ability to adapt to different teams and cars. He has established himself as one of the most talented drivers in Formula One, and his move to Ferrari is seen as a major step forward in his career.
With his talent and dedication, Sainz is sure to be a major force in the sport for years to come, and many believe that he is a future world champion in waiting.
