Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro, famously known as Carlos Sainz Jr., is a Spanish Formula One racing driver born on September 1, 1994, in Madrid, Spain. He hails from a family where his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., won the World Rally Championship twice. Sainz Jr. started his career by competing in karting. He demonstrated incredible skills, which earned him opportunities to move through junior single-seater championships.
In 2015, Sainz Jr. stepped into Formula One with Scuderia Toro Rosso alongside Max Verstappen. He competed for teams such as Renault and McLaren. His performances guaranteed him a seat with the Scuderia Ferrari starting in 2021 and since joining Ferrari, Sainz Jr. has managed to display his talent, along with his resilience to contribute toward the Constructors' Championship effort. Sainz Jr. has had an amazing season in 2024 won two races and scored eight podium finishes with over 272 points with one race to go in the 2024 season, standing fifth in the driver standings.
How many wins does Carlos Sainz have?
As of November 2024, Carlos Sainz has four wins in his Formula 1 career.
| No. | Year | Grand Prix | Circuit | Constructor | Win Margin |
| 1 | 2022 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | Ferrari | 3.779s |
| 2 | 2022 | 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?
As of November 2024, Carlos Sainz Jr has 26 podium finishes, in his Formula 1 career.
| Sno | Season | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date | Team | Position |
| 1 | 2019 | Brazilian Grand Prix | Interlagos | 17 Nov 2019 | McLaren | 3rd |
| 2 | 2020 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | 6 Sep 2020 | McLaren | 2nd |
| 3 | 2021 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monte Carlo | 23 May 2021 | Ferrari | 2nd |
| 4 | 2021 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | 1 Aug 2021 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 5 | 2021 | Russian Grand Prix | Sochi | 26 Sep 2021 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 6 | 2021 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina | 12 Dec 2021 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 7 | 2022 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Sakhir | 20 Mar 2022 | Ferrari | 2nd |
| 8 | 2022 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah | 27 Mar 2022 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 9 | 2022 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami | 8 May 2022 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 10 | 2022 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monte Carlo | 29 May 2022 | Ferrari | 2nd |
| 11 | 2022 | Canadian Grand Prix | Montreal | 19 Jun 2022 | Ferrari | 2nd |
| 12 | 2022 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | 3 Jul 2022 | Ferrari | 1st |
| 13 | 2022 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | 28 Aug 2022 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 14 | 2022 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | 2 Oct 2022 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 15 | 2022 | São Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos | 13 Nov 2022 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 16 | 2023 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | 3 Sep 2023 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 17 | 2023 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay | 17 Sep 2023 | Ferrari | 1st |
| 18 | 2023 | United States Grand Prix | Austin | 22 Oct 2023 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 19 | 2024 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Sakhir | 3 Mar 2024 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 20 | 2024 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne | 17 Mar 2024 | Ferrari | 1st |
| 21 | 2024 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka | 7 Apr 2024 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 22 | 2024 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monte Carlo | 26 May 2024 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 23 | 2024 | Austrian Grand Prix | Spielberg | 30 Jun 2024 | Ferrari | 3rd |
| 24 | 2024 | United States Grand Prix | Austin | 20 Oct 2024 | Ferrari | 2nd |
| 25 | 2024 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Mexico City | 27 Oct 2024 | Ferrari | 1st |
| 26 | 2024 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas | 24 Nov 2024 | Ferrari | 3rd |
FAQs on Carlos Sainz wins
Carlos Sainz was born on September 1, 1994, in Madrid, Spain.
Carlos Sainz's best finish in the Drivers’ Championship is 5th place, which he achieved in 2021 and 2022.
Carlos Sainz is Spanish.
Carlos Sainz is often called "Chili" by fans and teammates, referencing his Spanish roots.
