Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro, commonly known as Carlos Sainz Jr., is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula One for Williams. Sainz has won four Formula One Grands Prix across 12 seasons.
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Driver facts
| Born | 1 September 1994, Madrid, Spain (age 32) |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Car number | 55 |
| F1 debut | 2015 Australian Grand Prix (Toro Rosso) |
| Teams | Toro Rosso (2015–2016), Renault (2017–2018), McLaren (2019–2020), Ferrari (2021–2024), Williams (2025–) |
| World titles | 0 |
| Links | Official site · Instagram · X |
Career in numbers
- Seasons
- 12
- Starts
- 248
- Wins
- 4
- Poles
- 6
- Podiums
- 29
- Fastest laps
- 4
- Laps led
- 300
- Points
- 1,343.5
Win rate 1.6% · pole rate 2.4% · podium rate 11.7%. Points include sprint points; points systems have changed over the years.
2026 season
- Championship
- P18
- Points
- 7
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest laps
- 0
- Laps led
- 0
- Avg. finish
- 14.1
2026 teammate head-to-head vs Alexander Albon
| Category | Sainz | Albon |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Qualifying | 4 |
| 3 | Sprint qualifying | 2 |
| 5 | Sprint races (higher finish) | 1 |
| 11 | Races (higher finish) | 8 |
| 7 | Points together | 5 |
Only the 19 rounds where both drove for Williams in 2026.
Round by round, 2026
| Rd | Grand Prix | Quali | Grid | Finish | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian GP | – | 21 | P15 | 0 |
| 2 | Chinese GP | 17 | 17 | P9 | 2 |
| 3 | Japanese GP | 16 | 16 | P15 | 0 |
| 4 | Miami GP | 13 | 13 | P9 | 2 |
| 5 | Canadian GP | 15 | 15 | P9 | 2 |
| 6 | Monaco GP | 12 | 12 | P16 | 0 |
| 7 | Barcelona GP | 16 | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| 8 | Austrian GP | 17 | 17 | DNF | 0 |
| 9 | British GP | 15 | 14 | P17 | 0 |
| 10 | Belgian GP | 15 | 19 | P16 | 0 |
| 11 | Hungarian GP | 18 | 18 | P18 | 0 |
| 12 | Dutch GP | 17 | 17 | P16 | 0 |
| 13 | Italian GP | 15 | 13 | P13 | 0 |
| 14 | Spanish GP | 17 | 20 | DNF | 0 |
| 15 | Azerbaijan GP | 9 | 14 | P10 | 1 |
| 16 | Bahrain GP in Malaysia | 13 | 13 | P17 | 0 |
| 17 | Singapore GP | 14 | 13 | P14 | 0 |
| 18 | United States GP | 19 | 16 | P18 | 0 |
| 19 | Mexico City GP | 15 | 15 | P15 | 0 |
Season by season
| Season | Team | Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Laps led |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | Williams | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Williams | 9 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | Ferrari | 5 | 290 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 134 |
| 2023 | Ferrari | 7 | 200 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 77 |
| 2022 | Ferrari | 5 | 246 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 72 |
| 2021 | Ferrari | 5 | 164.5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 2020 | McLaren | 6 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | McLaren | 6 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Renault | 10 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Renault | 9 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Toro Rosso | 12 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Toro Rosso | 15 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*Season in progress.
Latest reports about Carlos Sainz
- Mexico City GP Qualifying: Hamilton Edges Russell as Piastri Slips 1 Nov 2026
- Slim Margins at the Front in Mexico City GP Practice 2 31 Oct 2026
- Mexico City GP Preview: Antonelli Arrives with 123-Point Cushion 28 Oct 2026
- Controlled Strategy Secures Antonelli United States GP Race Victory 26 Oct 2026
- Antonelli claims landmark pole position in United States GP qualifying 25 Oct 2026
- Lewis Hamilton leads the way in United States GP Practice 3 25 Oct 2026
Quick answers
How many races has Carlos Sainz won?
Carlos Sainz has won 4 Grand Prix races in 248 starts.
How many pole positions does Carlos Sainz have?
Carlos Sainz has 6 pole positions.
How many podiums does Carlos Sainz have?
Carlos Sainz has 29 podium finishes in 248 starts.
How many world championships has Carlos Sainz won?
Carlos Sainz has not won the world championship yet.
Which team does Carlos Sainz drive for?
Carlos Sainz drives for Williams in 2026, alongside Alexander Albon.
How many points does Carlos Sainz have in 2026?
Carlos Sainz has scored 7 points in 2026, after round 19.
How many seasons has Carlos Sainz raced in Formula 1?
12 seasons, starting in 2015.
How many Formula 1 races has Carlos Sainz started?
Carlos Sainz has started 248 Grand Prix races, the first in 2015.
How many DNFs does Carlos Sainz have in 2026?
Carlos Sainz did not finish 3 of the 19 Grands Prix he started in 2026 (after round 19).
What is Carlos Sainz's win rate in Formula 1?
Carlos Sainz has won 4 of 248 starts, a win rate of 1.6%.
What is Carlos Sainz's best result in 2026?
Carlos Sainz's best Grand Prix finish in 2026 is 9th.
What is Carlos Sainz's car number?
Carlos Sainz races with number 55.
What nationality is Carlos Sainz?
Carlos Sainz is Spanish.
Statistics from Jolpica-F1, updated after every race (last 2 Nov 2026, 18:20). Background facts from Wikidata. Photo: see caption.