Carlos Sainz is a Spanish professional racing driver who competes in the Formula One World Championship, driving for Scuderia Ferrari. He was born on April 12, 1994, in Madrid, Spain, and he is 28 years old. Sainz stands at a height of 1.78 meters and weighs around 66 kg.
Sainz comes from a family of racing drivers, as his father is the two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz Sr. Despite this, Sainz Jr. began his motorsport career in karting before moving up the ranks to compete in various junior single-seater categories. He made his Formula One debut in 2015, driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Sainz achieved his first podium finish in Formula One in 2020 at the Brazilian Grand Prix, finishing in third place. He has also achieved several other top-five finishes throughout his career, including two fourth-place finishes in the 2019 season.
In 2021, Sainz signed with Scuderia Ferrari, one of the most successful and prestigious teams in the history of Formula One. He won his first Grand Prix at the 2022 British Grand Prix after a scintillating performance.
Career Statistics
Race starts | 173 |
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Championships | n/a |
Grand Slams | n/a |
Poles | 1 |
Podiums | 15 |
Wins | 1 |
Sainz’s girlfriend Isabel Harnaez, who is frequently spotted on the track supporting him during races, has been dating the Spaniard for a while. Together since 2017, Sainz and Hernaez.
Carlos Sainz’s net worth is estimated to be around $47 million, a significant portion of which comes from his salary as a Formula One driver. He is also known to have endorsement deals with various brands, which contributes to his overall wealth.