Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver currently competing in Formula 1 for Scuderia Ferrari. Born on September 1, 1994, in Madrid, he is the son of Carlos Sainz Sr., two-time World Rally champion.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Sainz Jr. moved from kart racing to single-seater racing, quickly making a name for himself in the world of motorsport. His career began in earnest when he joined the Red Bull Junior Team in 2010, leading to his Formula 1 debut with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2015.
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- 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
- Occupation: Formula 1 racer
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Carlos Sainz Sr. and Reyes Vázquez de Castro
- Siblings: Blanca Sainz Vazquez
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: 5 million USD
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 older 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 to complement his racing ambitions. He started karting at a young age and quickly progressed through various levels of competition. His karting career saw him win notable titles such as the KF3 Asia-Pacific Championship and the Monaco Junior Kart Cup before transitioning to junior formula racing year in 2010.
Personal life
Carlos Sainz Jr. is currently dating Rebecca Donaldson, a model who once dated Scott Disick. Rebecca is a racing enthusiast and often attends Carlos Sainz Jr.’s races. The two first dated 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 gave him the opportunity to compete in various grassroots racing series such as Formula BMW and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0. He received significant recognition after winning the Formula Renault 3.5 Series championship in 2014, which earned him a place with Scuderia Toro Rosso in the 2015 Formula 1 season alongside Max Verstappen.
Throughout his career, Sainz has raced for several teams including Renault and McLaren before signing for Ferrari at the end of the 2020 season. His tenure at McLaren was marked by impressive performances, including a first-place podium finish at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix and a second-place finish at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix.
In his first season with Ferrari, Sainz finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc in the points and continued to build on that success with multiple podium finishes. His breakthrough moment came in the 2022 season when he won the British Grand Prix, followed by another win at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2023.
Net worth
Carlos Sainz Jr.’s net worth. estimated at about 5 million USD. His income mainly comes from his salary as a Formula 1 driver, and sponsorship and endorsement deals have increased significantly since joining Ferrari.
Social Media
- Instagram: @carlosainz
- Twitter: @Carlosainz55
