Where is Carlos Sainz Jr. from?

Last Modified Apr 18, 2025 08:56 GMT
Carlos Sainz Jr.
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Source: Getty)

Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver who competes for Williams in Formula One (F1). He graduated from karting to junior formulae in 2010. He shot to fame after winning the Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship with DAMS in 2014. The Spaniard, who was a member of the Red Bull Junior Team, debuted in F1 with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2015 and remained at the team till 2017.

After spending over two years at Toro Rosso, Sainz transferred to Renault in 2018. In 2019, he joined McLaren and remained at the team until the end of 2020. In 2021, he started driving for Scuderia Ferrari, replacing Sebastian Vettel. After being replaced by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, Sainz joined Williams in 2025. He has secured four F1 Grand Prix wins, six pole positions, four fastest laps, and 27 podium finishes, as of April 2025.

Carlos Sainz Jr. Hometown

Carlos Sainz Jr. is from Madrid, Spain, according to the official website of Formula One.

The Spaniard, who won his first F1 race at the British Grand Prix in 2022, was born in Madrid on September 1, 1994 to two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz Sr.

Carlos Sainz Jr. Nationality

Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spaniard by nationality.

FAQs on Carlos Sainz Jr.

A. Carlos Sainz Jr. was born on September 1, 1994.

A. Carlos Sainz Jr. attended SEK-El Castillo International School in Madrid, Spain.

A. Carlos Sainz Jr. is fluent in Spanish and English.

A. Yes, Carlos Sainz Jr. has a pet dog named Pinon.

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