Carlos Sainz - the gentleman of Ferrari

Carlos Sainz in his private, tailor made Ferrari in 2024.

One of the few charismatic drivers in current Formula 1, with some resemblance to the marquis de Portago, Carlos Sainz, although he has the hallmarks of a classic Ferrari driver for being fast, handsome and elegant, is a driver who is generally underrated and who is only fully appreciated when he is about to leave for another team.

Yes, as Carlos is an excellent racer, fast, cold and determined. And with the characteristics of a true champion because he doesn't make mistakes when he has to win.

His speed skills have meant that he has not fallen short of any of his teammates throughout his career, even if they were called Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.

Above all an intelligent driver. And with an aura of old-fashioned romanticism that leads him to become very attached to the teams he competes for, especially if they have a great reputation.

He is not touchy and has a constructive character that leads him to become friends with his teammates and to create a climate of cohesion in the team.

If we add to this the fact that Carlos is as handsome as the rising sun, elegant and has an undeniable Latin charm that leads him to accompany himself with beautiful girls who make the atmosphere in the paddock glamorous, we get the portrait of the ideal driver not to be missed.

And they know it well at McLaren, who said goodbye to him with a moving video that testifies to the attachment of the entire team for this Spaniard who it is impossible not to like.

And, after McLaren, Carlos landed at Ferrari, his childhood dream.

At the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc, the predestined one, the idol of the Red people, where he had to make his way with great difficulty into the hearts of the fans that he won over with his sober style and his wins, some of which beautiful and reminiscent of the greats of the past.

One of those loves that are slow to blossom but then become a bond that is difficult to break.

Also because Carlos declared his eternal love for Ferrari and would never have left her.

So why interrupt this beautiful technical and sentimental story?

To start another equally beautiful one. That of a seven-time world champion who decides to leave the team with which he won everything to embrace Ferrari for the last dance with his beloved Formula 1.

It's hard to say more, it just happened that way.

Carlos Sainz in his Ferrari on day three of 2022 tests in Bahrain. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz, before learning the news that he would have to leave Ferrari: "I'm in no rush to renew, as I still have another year on my contract. But it's true that at the moment I don't see myself anywhere other than Ferrari, both in the medium and long term. I'm happy here, I have a lot of fun and after every weekend I go home with a smile and the pride of being a Ferrari driver. And, if good results will be also added to this, I think there won't be a better steering wheel than Ferrari’s. When I arrived at Renault in 2018, my team was the best of the others. And so in 2019 and 2020 at McLaren and in 2021 at Ferrari, it's four years in a row. I don't know how much of me is in this statistic, but I like being part of it."

Sainz has been driving for Ferrari since 2021, he will leave the Red at the end of the 2024 season to make room for Lewis Hamilton: "nobody likes to be left and, obviously, it made me feel bad", the Spanish driver said. "Obviously you don't take it well. Nobody likes to be told that they don't want to continue with him. It happened in February. I had very good years at Ferrari, I started the season winning (in Australia), but there was a seven-time world champion called Lewis Hamilton who wanted to come to Ferrari and they made room for him. You can't do anything about that, so I take it philosophically and try to accept it in the best possible way. I also see it as an opportunity for the future, because other opportunities will present themselves and I still want to become world champion, I still want to win".

Carlos Sainz with his former girlfriend Isabel Hernáez. They broke up in 2023.

"Those who know me know that I can laugh and joke like a child. My sisters say I'm very playful, even childish." Carlos has been racing since he was in the first year of middle school. On his life off the track he said: "I've been with Isabel for six years but I'm reserved, I protect love. Social media? A weakness, I realize that we waste our time."

Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari and fourth placed Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrate the win with the team during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 01, 2024. Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

“Ferrari has always treated me the same as Leclerc. Honestly, in that sense I can't complain about the treatment I've received. There are moments of tension in all teams, but that's the competition, you turn the page and forget about it. And the truth is that my teammate and I are friends off the track, we get along very well, we have a great relationship and we form a great team. If there's something that works at Ferrari it's the two of us who win races, get podiums and, above all, work as a team."

Carlos Sainz with Charles Leclerc at the British Grand Prix.

"Charles is more patient and smiles more, when I'm on the circuit I'm more focused on myself. I'll try to soften myself, but I won't change."

And, about his third place and Leclerc's victory at Monaco in 2024, Carlos Sainz said: “I think it means more for the fact that, being a Ferrari driver, being P3, but especially seeing your team-mate that is Monegasque standing on top of the podium in front of his home crowd, in front of all the tifosi and all the mechanics, I think it’s one of the best images I’ve seen in Formula 1 and I was extremely happy for him, for the team.”

"When I was 10 years old I went to Barcelona and met one of my heroes, Michael Schumacher and visited the Ferrari garage. The atmosphere was special, unique. Wearing the red overalls and driving for this team is more than a dream. It is an honor but also a great responsibility." Carlos Sainz Jr

His thoughts then turn to the champions of the past, with whom the Spaniard would have liked to battle: "with the best: Schumacher, Alonso, Senna, Villeneuve. As a teammate I would have liked to have Michael, because I would have learned so much to be a team leader like him."

Carlos Sainz and his Ferrari the day of the sprint race at Baku on 29 April 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

“No hard feelings towards Ferrari, Carlos added, you can't say no to Hamilton, I understand that. I'm convinced that, if Hamilton hadn't wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed the contract. When they told me I wouldn’t continue I didn’t feel as appreciated as I would have liked. Especially for what I gave to Ferrari: I went to live in Maranello for 4 years, I bought a house, I was in the factory working for this team trying to take it forward to win together. It was a tough two or three months between January and February, I went through a difficult phase with the announcement of Hamilton’s arrival and my future changing. And yet life is like that, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. I quickly understood the situation, I focused on taking advantage of the fact that I was still in the red overalls. As long as it’s like that, I’ll give it my all. I won’t change the way I work. I started on the podium in Bahrain and I won in Melbourne immediately after the surgery, it was a very powerful moment for me and for my career. I was pleased to see the team happy for me because they know what I’ve been through.”

Carlos Sainz at Ferrari.

“The best emotions so far have been all the first times: the first time in the car, the first race, the first pole and the first win at Silverstone. Singapore after a perfect weekend or Australia. Memories that will never be erased. But I want more.”

Carlos Sainz at Ferrari.

I'm sure that, if I could go back, I would do some things differently or better. Lessons that I will take elsewhere. Now I'm thinking about how to win here and then find a home."

Carlos Sainz, winner of the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix. Photo by Ferrari.

And, on his triumph in Mexico in 2024, Sainz said: "I needed this victory, also for myself. I wanted to win at least one more race with Ferrari, to do it in front of this crowd is fantastic. Now there are four races left, I want to enjoy them and, if I have the chance, I will try to repeat myself. I didn't prepare the overtaking on Max: I was angry about the bad start, I wanted to surprise him."

Carlos Sainz and his beloved Ferrari fans at the Barcelona Grand Prix on 23 June 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

And, finally, about his beloved Ferrari, a declaration of love: “the exact moment you become a Ferrari driver is something you remember forever. You enter the history of the most successful team in F1 and contributing to its successes makes you even more proud. Whatever happens in the next 5 or 10 years, I drove the red and I won with it, even if I leave Ferrari remains a dream that I wouldn't change for anything. All the drivers who have passed through Maranello remain in the fans’ memory: if you were wanted and loved, they will continue to love you wherever you go.”

 

Quotes about Carlos Sainz

Charles Leclerc with Carlos Sainz on a private plane.

"I will definitely miss Carlos as a teammate. I will miss him first of all as a person. I have almost always been happy with him. Sometimes from the outside you tend to criticize and exaggerate what you see, but we have always been respectful of each other. There were moments when, with the helmet on, I hated him, but it was reciprocated. He also had the opportunity to hate me while we were on the track. However, once we got out of the car, we always had the opportunity to clarify and resolve the arguments that were sometimes inevitable. Sometimes we did not have the same point of view, but we were always able to resolve these differences.” Charles Leclerc

Frederic Vasseur with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc at the 2023 Monza Grand Prix. Photo by Ferrari.

"Carlos has been incredibly consistent over the last year and a half, not only in his results but also in his approach, the quality of his work and his relationship with the engineers and for the team this is crucial. He is a great professional, also in terms of the mood he has brought to the team. Another characteristic of his is that he has a very good technical knowledge of the car and its dynamics. Last year we had some difficult moments with Leclerc, while Sainz performed very well after the summer break between Monza and Singapore. This encouraged Charles to recover and then he achieved six or seven consecutive front rows. Carlos played a very important role in the team's recovery at the end of last season." Frederic Vasseur, August 2024

“Sainz has beaten the best and is a great team player. He can win the world championship.” Marc Gené

“I rate Carlos Sainz as one of the top four drivers, if not at times the number two driver on the grid. Why wouldn’t you want that in your stable?” James Vowles

 

Photo gallery

Carlos Sainz with his dog Piñón.

Carlos Sainz.

Carlos Sainz. Photo by Pinterest.

Carlos Sainz's summer vacation. Photo by Instagram.

Carlos Sainz of Spain and Scuderia Toro Rosso wears a sombrero as he walks in the paddock during previews to the Formula One Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 29, 2015 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz jr, Scuderia Toro Rosso STR11, at practice of Monaco Grand Prix in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, on Thursday 26 May 2016. Photo by Manuel Goria / Sutton Images.

Carlos Sainz jr, Toro Rosso and Sergio Perez, Force India, at the drivers parade at Hungarian Grand Prix, at Hungaroring, Hungary, on Sunday 24 July 2016. Photo by Gasperotti / Sutton Images.

Carlos Sainz jr, Renault Sport F1 Team and girl during the Monaco GP on May 25, 2018 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Manuel Goria / Sutton Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 17, 2019. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, during the Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit on March 30, 2019. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

1000th Race Branding on the car of Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, during the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit on April 12, 2019. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, during the German Grand Prix at Hockenheimring on July 27, 2019. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, passes under the city road network during the Singapore Grand Prix at Singapore Street Circuit on September 20, 2019. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34 and Lando Norris, McLaren MCL34, arrive in Parc Ferme after qualifying of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on October 13, 2019. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, during the Mexican Grand Prix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 25, 2019. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on November 30, 2019. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Carlos Sainz of Spain and McLaren play football on the start finish straight during previews for the F1 Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring on July 09, 2020 in Spielberg, Austria. Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz driving the Ferrari SF21 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 20, 2021. Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz driving the Ferrari SF21 during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Turkey at Intercity Istanbul Park on October 09, 2021. Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz at Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz with his former girlfriend Isabel Hernaez. Photo by Instagram.

Carlos Sainz driving his Ferrari during day 3 of the tests in Bahrain on 10-12 March 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz in his Ferrari on the day of the sprint race at the Imola Grand Prix on 23 April 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, during the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on Friday May 06, 2022. Photo by Jerry Andre / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz during the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on Sunday May 08, 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz during practice at Barcelona in 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz at Barcelona on 22 May 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Sergio Perez, driving the Red Bull Racing RB18, leads Carlos Sainz, driving the Ferrari F1-75, Max Verstappen, driving the Red Bull Racing RB18 and Charles Leclerc, driving the Ferrari F1-75, during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 29, 2022 in Monte-Carlo. Photo by Clive Mason / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, leads Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB18 and Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB18, during the Monaco Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on Sunday May 29, 2022 in Monte Carlo. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on Friday June 10, 2022. Photo by Simon Galloway / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on Saturday June 11, 2022. Photo by Simon Galloway / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz rewarded by Nigel Mansell after pole at Silverstone on 02 July 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz wins at Silverstone on July 03, 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz, winner of the Silverstone Grand Prix, on the podium on 03 July 2022. Photo by Ferrari.

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates with his team after the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 03, 2022. Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz during qualifying at Red Bull Ring on July 09, 2022.

Carlos Sainz in boxer version on 15 July 2022. Photo by Scuderia Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari F1-75 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, France, on July 23, 2022. Photo by Dan Istitene / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz with his former girlfriend Isabel Hernaez at Majorca in 2022.

Carlos Sainz and Isabel Hernaez at Majorca in 2022. Photo by Back Grid.

Pole position qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Red Bull Racing and second placed qualifier Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari talk in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 27, 2022. Photo by Dan Istitene / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Zandvoort on September 02, 2022. Photo by Dan Mullan / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, talks to the media in the paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 08, 2022. Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari F1-75 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale of Monza on September 11, 2022. Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, during the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit on Friday September 30, 2022. Photo by Steven Tee / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, during the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit on Friday September 30, 2022. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz driving the Ferrari F1-75 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 30, 2022. Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz at the drivers parade during the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday October 02, 2022. Photo by Photos & High-Res Pictures.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, during the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday October 02, 2022. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari F1-75 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on October 07, 2022. Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Pole man Carlos Sainz, Ferrari F1-75, during the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday October 22, 2022 in Austin, United States of America. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz in New York in 2023.

Carlos Sainz and his Ferrari 812 Competizione on January 26, 2023. “It's all in the detail.” Photo by Carlos Sainz.

Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 04, 2023. Photo by Peter Fox / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23, during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Street Circuit on Friday March 17, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23, during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Street Circuit on Friday March 17, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, during qualifying in Baku on 28 April 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, during qualifying in Baku on 28 April 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, during the sprint race in Baku on 29 April 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Photo by Clive Mason / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari laughs at the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023. Photo by Chris Graythen / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr in action in the World stars football match at Stade Louis II on May 24, 2023 in Monaco. Photo by Qian Jun / MB Media / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz at qualifying of the Monaco Grand Prix on 26 May 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Sparks fly behind Carlos Sainz driving the Ferrari SF-23 during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 26, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty images.

Sparks fly behind Carlos Sainz driving the Ferrari SF-23 during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 26, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari looks on from the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz at the Monaco Grand Prix on 28 May 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Rebecca Donaldson and Carlos Sainz were first seen together in June 2023.

Carlos Sainz Jr and his mother Reyes Vazquez de Castro at the wedding of Blanca Sainz and Guillermo Comenge in the church of Santiago Apostol in the town of Cebreros on June 09, 2023 in Avila, Spain. Photo by Jose Oliva / Europa Press via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz, free practice of the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz, free practice of the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz during qualifying of the Canadian Grand Prix on 17 June 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz driving the Ferrari SF-23 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 30, 2023 in Spielberg, Austria. Photo by Peter Fox Getty Images.

Sparks fly behind Carlos Sainz, driving the Ferrari SF-23, during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on October 06, 2023 in Lusail City, Qatar. Photo by Clive Mason - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 07, 2023 in Northampton, England. Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Sparks fly behind Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 22, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Bryn Lennon - / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz during qualifying of the Hungarian Grand Prix on 22 July 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 30, 2023. Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz of Scuderia Ferrari, first place, Charles Leclerc of Scuderia Ferrari, third place and Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing, second place, in the park ferme at the end of qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale of Monza on September 02, 2023. Photo by Marco Canoniero / Light Rocket via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in action at the Monza Grand Prix in September 2023.

Third placed Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale of Monza on September 03, 2023. Photo by Dan Istitene / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

The winner of the Singapore Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz, on the podium on September 17, 2023. Photo by Ferrari.

Lando Norris 0,8 behind with DRS. “Yeah, it's on purpose.” Carlos Sainz at Singapore on September 17, 2023.

Carlos Sainz and model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson were seen holding hands during a recent outing in Madrid after his appendicitis surgery.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on September 22, 2023. Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images.

Sparks fly from the rear of Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on September 23, 2023. Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the All-Star Match before the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. Photo by Brendan Moran / Sports file via Getty Images.

Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz and tennis player Novak Djokovic watch at the first tee during the Friday morning foursomes matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 29, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz Jr. attends The Ferrari Gala at Hudson Yards on October 17, 2023 in New York City. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 20, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Clive Mason / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-23 on track during the sprint race ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Photo by Clive Mason / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz and Rebecca Donaldson after qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 28, 2023.

Carlos Sainz at qualifying of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz.

Carlos Sainz with his Ferrari soccer jersey.

A cake dedicated to Carlos Sainz, idol of women all over the world. Photo by Pinterest.

Carlos Sainz with his colleague and friend Lando Norris.

Carlos Sainz and girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson arrive together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 01, 2024. Photo by Kym Illman / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the Ferrari SF-24 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 02, 2024. Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images.

Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari, 2nd position, congratulates Carlos Sainz, Scuderia Ferrari, 1st position, at arrival in Parc Ferme after the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday March 24, 2024. Photo by Mark Sutton / Sutton Images.

Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari SF-24 in Parc Ferme after the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday March 24, 2024. Photo by Simon Galloway / LAT Images.

Rebecca Donaldson, girlfriend of Carlos Sainz of Spain and Scuderia Ferrari, embraces Carlos after he won the 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Chris Putnam / Future Publishing via Getty Images.

Race winner Carlos Sainz, Ferrari, on the podium with Charles Leclerc, Ferrari and Lando Norris, McLaren, after the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday March 24, 2024. Photo by John Toscano / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc spray champagne on the podium after the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday March 24, 2024. Photo by John Toscano / LAT Images.

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates on the podium after the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Circuit on March 24, 2024. Photo by Clive Mason / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari and second placed Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari celebrate with team members following the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, on March 24, 2024. Photo by Kym Illman / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz and tennis player Novak Djokovic pose for a photo on day four of the Monte Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 10, 2024. Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz with his girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson during the men's singles second round match between Alexei Popyrin and Andrey Rublev at the Monte Carlo Masters at Monte Carlo Country Club on April 10, 2024. Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz with his girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson at the Monte Carlo Masters at Monte Carlo Country Club on April 10, 2024.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc on World Art Day on 15 April 2024. Photo by Scuderia Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz at the Chinese Grand Prix on April 21, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz with Ferrari F1 Academy female drivers Maya Weug (left) and Aurelia Nobels (right) before heading out on track at the Miami Grand Prix on May 04, 2024.

Carlos Sainz with Ferrari F1 Academy female drivers Maya Weug and Aurelia Nobels before heading out on track at the Miami Grand Prix on May 04, 2024.

Carlos Sainz with Ferrari F1 Academy female drivers Maya Weug and Aurelia Nobels before heading out on track at the Miami Grand Prix on May 04, 2024.

Aurelia Nobels.

Rebecca Donaldson during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Photo by Michael Potts / BSR Agency / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz and Rebecca Donaldson at the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 05, 2024. Photo by Kym Illman / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz at the Miami Grand Prix on May 05, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on May 18, 2024 in Imola, Italy. Photo by Peter Fox / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz and Ferrari fans at the Imola Grand Prix on May 19, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz in action in his Ferrari at the Imola Grand Prix on May 19, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari rides a bicycle in the paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 23, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Ryan Pierse / Getty Images.

Third placed qualifier Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari and Rebecca Donaldson look on in Parc Ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2024. Photo by Bryn Lennon / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Rebecca Donaldson in Parc Ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2024. Photo by Mark Sutton / Sutton Images.

Carlos Sainz, Scuderia Ferrari, during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on May 26, 2024. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images.

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, leads Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38 and Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-24, during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Andy Hone / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz in a red Ferrari arrives in the paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, on June 06, 2024. Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz arrives at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with his girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson ahead of F1 Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal, Quebec, on June 09, 2024. Photo by Mert Alper Dervis / Anadolu via Getty Images.

Rebecca Donaldson, the girlfriend of Carlos Sainz, arrives in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on June 09, 2024. Photo by Kym Illman / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz driving his Ferrari during the Austrian Grand Prix on June 29, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz driving the Ferrari SF-24 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring in Budapest, Hungary, on July 19, 2024. Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images.

F1 fan Electra Kerpa's 27th birthday cake dedicated to Carlos Sainz on August 12, 2024. Photo by Electra Kerpa.

Carlos Sainz and Rebecca Donaldson on a boat on August 10, 2024 in Majorca, Spain. Photo by Raul Terrel / Europa Press via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz and Rebecca Donaldson on a boat on August 10, 2024 in Majorca, Spain. Photo by Raul Terrel / Europa Press via Getty Images.

Rebecca Donaldson on a boat on August 10, 2024 in Majorca, Spain. Photo by Raul Terrel / Europa Press via Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz during free practice of the Monza Grand Prix on August 30, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz in Monza.

Ferrari cake for Carlos Sainz's thirtieth birthday in Monza on September 01, 2024.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc at Monza in 2024.

A selfie of Carlos Sainz with Ferrari fans in Monza in 2024.

Carlos Sainz during qualifying in Baku on September 14, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Pole position qualifier Carlos Sainz, driving the Ferrari SF-24, waves to the crowd during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on October 26, 2024. Photo by Chris Graythen / Getty Images.

Pole position qualifier Carlos Sainz celebrates in Parc Ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 26, 2024. Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli / Getty Images.

Rebecca Donaldson, Scottish model and girlfriend of Carlos Sainz, smiles at her boyfriend during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 27, 2024. Photo by Kym Illman / Getty Images.

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz during the drivers parade prior to F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 27, 2024. Photo by Zak Mauger / LAT Images.

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc on the podium at the Mexican Grand Prix on October 27, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

Race winner Carlos Sainz celebrates on the podium after the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 27, 2024. Photo by Mario Renzi / Formula 1 via Getty Images.

Race winner Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari celebrates with Carlos Sainz Sr and Reyes Vázquez de Castro after the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 27, 2024. Photo by Chris Graythen / Getty Images.

Carlos Sainz during qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix on November 03, 2024. Photo by Ferrari.

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