Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Scuderia Ferrari. Born on September 1, 1994, in Madrid, he is the son of Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Sainz Jr. transitioned from karting to single-seater racing, quickly making a name for himself in the motorsport world. His career began in earnest when he joined the Red Bull Junior Team in 2010, leading to his debut in Formula One with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2015.
Profile
- Full name: Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro
- Date of birth: September 1, 1994
- Age: 29 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Madrid, Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Profession: Formula One driver
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Carlos Sainz Sr. and Reyes Vázquez de Castro
- Siblings: Blanca Sainz Vazquez
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: N/A
- Ethnicity: N/A
- Net worth: $5 million
Early Life and Education
Carlos Sainz Jr., now 29 years old, was born on September 1, 1994, to parents Carlos Sainz Sr. and Reyes Vázquez de Castro. He grew up with his sister Blanca Sainz Vazquez in Madrid, where he was influenced by his father’s illustrious career in motorsport.
Sainz‘s early education included a focus on sports and physical activities that complemented his racing ambitions. He began karting at a young age and quickly progressed through various levels of competition. His karting career saw him win notable titles such as the Asia-Pacific KF3 Championship and the Junior Monaco Kart Cup before he transitioned to junior formula racing in 2010.
Personal Life
Carlos Sainz Jr. is currently dating Rebecca Donaldson, a model who previously dated Scott Disick. Rebecca is a big fan of racing and often attends Carlos Sainz Jr.‘s races. The two were first linked in the summer of 2023, shortly after Sainz Jr. broke up with his previous girlfriend, Isabel Hernáez.
Career
Sainz‘s professional career began when he joined the Red Bull Junior Team in 2010, which provided him with opportunities to compete in various junior formulas such as Formula BMW and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0. He gained significant recognition after winning the Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship in 2014, which earned him a seat with Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2015 Formula One season alongside Max Verstappen.
Throughout his career, Sainz has raced for several teams including Renault and McLaren before signing with Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season. His tenure at McLaren was marked by impressive performances, including securing his first podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2019 and achieving a second-place finish at the Italian Grand Prix in 2020.
In his first season with Ferrari, Sainz finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc in points and continued to build on that success with multiple podiums. His breakthrough moment came during the 2022 season when he claimed victory at the British Grand Prix, followed by another win at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2023.
Net Worth
Carlos Sainz Jr.‘s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. His income primarily comes from his salary as a Formula One driver, endorsements, and sponsorship deals that have increased significantly since joining Ferrari.
Social Media
- Instagram: @carlossainz
- Twitter: @Carlossainz55
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