Carlos Sainz
born 1 Sept 1994 · #55 · active 2015–2026 · Williams
Carlos Sainz Jr. has forged a reputation as one of the most consistent and intelligent drivers on the grid. Known for his methodical approach and strong race craft, he has steadily climbed the ranks of Formula 1 since his debut in 2015. With a career spanning 249 races, Sainz has secured 4 victories, notably his maiden win at the 2022 British Grand Prix. His ability to adapt to different machinery and deliver strong points finishes has made him a valuable asset to every team he has represented, accumulating 29 podiums and 6 pole positions.
All-time records
Where Carlos Sainz ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 2nd in Longest Wait for a First F1 Win (149 races)
- 11th in Most F1 Points Finishes (153 points finishes)
- =12th in Most Consecutive F1 Points Finishes (17 consecutive points finishes)
- 16th in Most F1 Race Starts (249 starts)
- 20th in Most F1 Fastest Laps (4 fastest laps)
- 25th in Most F1 Career Points (1,261 points)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 4 | 25 | 831.5 |
| McLaren | 0 | 2 | 201 |
| Toro Rosso | 0 | 0 | 112 |
| Williams | 0 | 2 | 61 |
| Renault | 0 | 0 | 59 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Strip Street Circuit | 0 | 11 |
| Lusail International Circuit | 0 | 9.67 |
| Miami International Autodrome | 0 | 7.8 |
| Jeddah Corniche Circuit | 0 | 7.75 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 7.09 |
| Marina Bay Street Circuit | 1 | 6.5 |
| Circuit of the Americas | 0 | 6.27 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 6 |
| Bahrain International Circuit | 0 | 5.92 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 5.83 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Charles Leclerc86 shared races · Compare with Charles Leclerc (2024)
- Alexander Albon42 shared races · Compare with Alexander Albon (2025)
- Lando Norris36 shared races · Compare with Lando Norris (2019)
- Daniil Kvyat31 shared races · Compare with Daniil Kvyat (2016)
- Nico Hülkenberg25 shared races · Compare with Nico Hülkenberg (2018)
- Max Verstappen23 shared races · Compare with Max Verstappen (2015)
| Season | Championship position | Wins | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 189 places lower than 2025 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | 94 places lower than 2024 | 0 | 64 |
| 2024 | 52 places higher than 2023 | 2 | 290 |
| 2023 | 72 places lower than 2022 | 1 | 200 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 246 |
| 2021 | 51 place higher than 2020 | 0 | 164.5 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 105 |
| 2019 | 64 places higher than 2018 | 0 | 96 |
| 2018 | 101 place lower than 2017 | 0 | 53 |
| 2017 | 93 places higher than 2016 | 0 | 54 |
| 2016 | 123 places higher than 2015 | 0 | 46 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 | 18 |
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Williams | Albon vs SainzAlexander Albon vs Carlos Sainz | 9–10 |
| 2025 | Williams | Albon vs SainzAlexander Albon vs Carlos Sainz | 14–9 |
| 2024 | Ferrari | Leclerc vs SainzCharles Leclerc vs Carlos Sainz | 14–9 |
| 2023 | Ferrari | Leclerc vs SainzCharles Leclerc vs Carlos Sainz | 11–9 |
| 2022 | Ferrari | Leclerc vs SainzCharles Leclerc vs Carlos Sainz | 13–9 |
| 2021 | Ferrari | Leclerc vs SainzCharles Leclerc vs Carlos Sainz | 14–7 |
| 2020 | McLaren | Norris vs SainzLando Norris vs Carlos Sainz | 8–8 |
| 2019 | McLaren | Norris vs SainzLando Norris vs Carlos Sainz | 8–12 |
| 2018 | Renault | Hülkenberg vs SainzNico Hülkenberg vs Carlos Sainz | 10–11 |
| 2017 | Toro Rosso | Kvyat vs SainzDaniil Kvyat vs Carlos Sainz | 5–9 |
| 2017 | Renault | Hülkenberg vs SainzNico Hülkenberg vs Carlos Sainz | 2–2 |
| 2016 | Toro Rosso | Kvyat vs SainzDaniil Kvyat vs Carlos Sainz | 3–14 |
| 2016 | Toro Rosso | Verstappen vs SainzMax Verstappen vs Carlos Sainz | 2–2 |
| 2015 | Toro Rosso | Verstappen vs SainzMax Verstappen vs Carlos Sainz | 11–8 |
28 circuitsShow all▾
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Silverstone Circuit
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Las Vegas Strip Street Circuit
- Lusail International Circuit
- Miami International Autodrome
- Jeddah Corniche Circuit
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit of the Americas
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Bahrain International Circuit
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Hungaroring
- Circuit Park Zandvoort
- Baku City Circuit
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Red Bull Ring
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Suzuka Circuit
- Sochi Autodrom
- Hockenheimring
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Sepang International Circuit
202620 racesWilliams▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | P195 places worse than season average (P14.2) | 0 | |
| 15 | P12 | 0 | |
| 16 | P18 | 0 | |
| 13 | P14 | 0 | |
| 13 | P17 | 0 | |
| 14 | P104 places better than season average (P14.2) | 1 | |
| 20 | Retired | 0 | |
| 13 | P13 | 0 | |
| 17 | P16 | 0 | |
| 18 | P18 | 0 | |
| 19 | P16 | 0 | |
| 14 | P17 | 0 | |
| 17 | Retired | 0 | |
| 16 | P12 | 0 | |
| 12 | P16 | 0 | |
| 15 | P95 places better than season average (P14.2) | 2 | |
| 13 | P95 places better than season average (P14.2) | 2 | |
| 16 | P15 | 0 | |
| 17 | P95 places better than season average (P14.2) | 2 | |
| 21 | P15 | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2026 (P14.2, retirements excluded).
Earlier seasons2015–2025 (11 seasons)▾
202524 racesWilliams▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | P13 | 0 | |
| 7 | P38 places better than season average (P10.8) | 15 | |
| 3 | P56 places better than season average (P10.8) | 10 | |
| 15 | P13 | 0 | |
| 12 | P176 places worse than season average (P10.8) | 0 | |
| 9 | Retired | 0 | |
| 18 | P10 | 1 | |
| 2 | P38 places better than season average (P10.8) | 15 | |
| 13 | P11 | 0 | |
| 9 | P13 | 0 | |
| 13 | P14 | 0 | |
| 17 | P187 places worse than season average (P10.8) | 0 | |
| 9 | P12 | 0 | |
| 19 | Did not start | 0 | |
| 16 | P10 | 1 | |
| 17 | P14 | 0 | |
| 11 | P10 | 1 | |
| 6 | P8 | 4 | |
| 6 | P9 | 2 | |
| 6 | P8 | 4 | |
| 8 | Retired | 0 | |
| 15 | P14 | 0 | |
| 15 | P10 | 1 | |
| 10 | Retired | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2025 (P10.8, retirements excluded).
202423 races, 2 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | P2 | 18 | |
| 7 | P6 | 8 | |
| 2 | P3 | 15 | |
| 20 | Retired | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 25 | |
| 3 | P2 | 18 | |
| 10 | P7 | 6 | |
| 3 | P1813 places worse than season average (P4.7) | 0 | |
| 5 | P4 | 12 | |
| 10 | P5 | 10 | |
| 7 | P6 | 8 | |
| 4 | P6 | 8 | |
| 7 | P5 | 11 | |
| 4 | P3 | 15 | |
| 6 | P6 | 8 | |
| 12 | Retired | 0 | |
| 3 | P3 | 15 | |
| 4 | P5 | 10 | |
| 3 | P5 | 10 | |
| 7 | P5 | 10 | |
| 4 | P3 | 15 | |
| 2 | P1 | 25 | |
| 4 | P3 | 15 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2024 (P4.7, retirements excluded).
202322 races, 1 winFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | P1812 places worse than season average (P6.3) | 0 | |
| 12 | P6 | 8 | |
| 7 | P6 | 8 | |
| 2 | P4 | 12 | |
| 4 | P3 | 15 | |
| 12 | Did not start | 0 | |
| 6 | P6 | 8 | |
| 1 | P15 places better than season average (P6.3) | 25 | |
| 1 | P3 | 15 | |
| 6 | P5 | 10 | |
| 4 | Retired | 0 | |
| 11 | P8 | 4 | |
| 5 | P10 | 1 | |
| 3 | P6 | 8 | |
| 11 | P5 | 10 | |
| 2 | P5 | 10 | |
| 4 | P8 | 4 | |
| 3 | P5 | 10 | |
| 4 | P5 | 10 | |
| 5 | P126 places worse than season average (P6.3) | 0 | |
| 4 | P6 | 8 | |
| 4 | P4 | 12 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2023 (P6.3, retirements excluded).
202222 races, 1 winFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | P4 | 12 | |
| 7 | P3 | 15 | |
| 5 | P5 | 10 | |
| 1 | Collision damage | 0 | |
| 3 | Accident | 0 | |
| 4 | P3 | 15 | |
| 18 | P4 | 12 | |
| 3 | P84 places worse than season average (P3.5) | 4 | |
| 1 | P3 | 15 | |
| 2 | P4 | 12 | |
| 19 | P5 | 11 | |
| 3 | Power Unit | 0 | |
| 1 | P1 | 25 | |
| 3 | P2 | 19 | |
| 4 | Hydraulics | 0 | |
| 2 | P2 | 18 | |
| 3 | P4 | 12 | |
| 2 | P3 | 15 | |
| 4 | Collision | 0 | |
| 9 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 3 | P3 | 15 | |
| 3 | P2 | 18 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2022 (P3.5, retirements excluded).
202122 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | P3 | 15 | |
| 15 | P8 | 4 | |
| 5 | P7 | 6 | |
| 3 | P6 | 8 | |
| 6 | P6 | 8 | |
| 5 | P7 | 6 | |
| 19 | P8 | 4 | |
| 2 | P3 | 15 | |
| 6 | P6 | 8 | |
| 6 | P7 | 6 | |
| 11 | P10 | 0.5 | |
| 15 | P3 | 15 | |
| 10 | P6 | 8 | |
| 10 | P5 | 10 | |
| 12 | P6 | 8 | |
| 5 | P114 places worse than season average (P6.5) | 0 | |
| 5 | P8 | 4 | |
| 4 | P25 places better than season average (P6.5) | 18 | |
| 6 | P7 | 6 | |
| 5 | P114 places worse than season average (P6.5) | 0 | |
| 11 | P5 | 10 | |
| 8 | P8 | 4 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2021 (P6.5, retirements excluded).
202017 racesMcLaren▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | P6 | 8 | |
| 8 | P4 | 12 | |
| 15 | P5 | 10 | |
| 15 | P5 | 10 | |
| 10 | P7 | 6 | |
| 7 | P6 | 8 | |
| 10 | P5 | 10 | |
| 6 | Accident | 0 | |
| 9 | Collision | 0 | |
| 3 | P25 places better than season average (P6.8) | 18 | |
| 7 | Exhaust | 0 | |
| 7 | P6 | 8 | |
| 12 | P136 places worse than season average (P6.8) | 0 | |
| 7 | P136 places worse than season average (P6.8) | 0 | |
| 9 | P9 | 2 | |
| 3 | P9 | 3 | |
| 8 | P5 | 10 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2020 (P6.8, retirements excluded).
201921 racesMcLaren▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | P10 | 1 | |
| 20 | P35 places better than season average (P7.8) | 15 | |
| 7 | P8 | 4 | |
| 7 | P135 places worse than season average (P7.8) | 0 | |
| 7 | P5 | 10 | |
| 5 | P6 | 8 | |
| 7 | P124 places worse than season average (P7.8) | 0 | |
| 7 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 15 | Power loss | 0 | |
| 8 | P5 | 10 | |
| 7 | P5 | 10 | |
| 13 | P6 | 8 | |
| 19 | P8 | 4 | |
| 6 | P6 | 8 | |
| 11 | P11 | 0 | |
| 9 | P6 | 8 | |
| 12 | P8 | 4 | |
| 9 | P7 | 6 | |
| 14 | P146 places worse than season average (P7.8) | 0 | |
| 7 | Collision damage | 0 | |
| 18 | Engine | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2019 (P7.8, retirements excluded).
201821 racesRenault▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | P6 | 8 | |
| 15 | P12 | 0 | |
| 8 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 11 | P7 | 6 | |
| 13 | P10 | 1 | |
| 11 | P178 places worse than season average (P9.5) | 0 | |
| 12 | P8 | 4 | |
| 7 | P8 | 4 | |
| 14 | P11 | 0 | |
| 5 | P9 | 2 | |
| 8 | P12 | 0 | |
| 16 | Collision | 0 | |
| 9 | P12 | 0 | |
| 7 | P8 | 4 | |
| 9 | P8 | 4 | |
| 8 | P10 | 1 | |
| 9 | P7 | 6 | |
| 9 | P54 places better than season average (P9.5) | 10 | |
| 9 | P9 | 2 | |
| 10 | P11 | 0 | |
| 9 | P10 | 1 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2018 (P9.5, retirements excluded).
201720 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 8 | P11 | 0 | |
RenaultMexican GPMexican Grand Prix | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| 7 | P7 | 6 | |
Toro RossoJapanese GPJapanese Grand Prix | 19 | Accident | 0 |
Toro RossoMalaysian GPMalaysian Grand Prix | 14 | Engine | 0 |
Toro RossoSingapore GPSingapore Grand Prix | 10 | P44 places better than season average (P8.3) | 12 |
Toro RossoItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | 15 | P146 places worse than season average (P8.3) | 0 |
Toro RossoBelgian GPBelgian Grand Prix | 13 | P10 | 1 |
Toro RossoHungarian GPHungarian Grand Prix | 9 | P7 | 6 |
Toro RossoBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | 13 | Collision damage | 0 |
Toro RossoAustrian GPAustrian Grand Prix | 10 | Engine | 0 |
Toro RossoAzerbaijan GPAzerbaijan Grand Prix | 15 | P8 | 4 |
Toro RossoCanadian GPCanadian Grand Prix | 13 | Collision | 0 |
Toro RossoMonaco GPMonaco Grand Prix | 6 | P6 | 8 |
Toro RossoSpanish GPSpanish Grand Prix | 12 | P7 | 6 |
Toro RossoRussian GPRussian Grand Prix | 14 | P10 | 1 |
Toro RossoBahrain GPBahrain Grand Prix | 16 | Collision | 0 |
Toro RossoChinese GPChinese Grand Prix | 11 | P7 | 6 |
Toro RossoAustralian GPAustralian Grand Prix | 8 | P8 | 4 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2017 (P8.3, retirements excluded).
201621 racesToro Rosso▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Collision damage | 0 | |
| 15 | P64 places better than season average (P10.4) | 8 | |
| 10 | P166 places worse than season average (P10.4) | 0 | |
| 10 | P64 places better than season average (P10.4) | 8 | |
| 14 | P177 places worse than season average (P10.4) | 0 | |
| 16 | P11 | 0 | |
| 6 | P14 | 0 | |
| 15 | P155 places worse than season average (P10.4) | 0 | |
| 14 | Puncture | 0 | |
| 15 | P14 | 0 | |
| 6 | P8 | 4 | |
| 7 | P8 | 4 | |
| 15 | P8 | 4 | |
| 18 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 20 | P9 | 2 | |
| 6 | P8 | 4 | |
| 8 | P64 places better than season average (P10.4) | 8 | |
| 11 | P12 | 0 | |
| 8 | P9 | 2 | |
| 11 | Retired | 0 | |
| 7 | P9 | 2 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Carlos Sainz’s average finish in 2016 (P10.4, retirements excluded).
201519 racesToro Rosso▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | P11 | 0 | |
| 10 | Retired | 0 | |
| 11 | P13 | 0 | |
| 20 | P7 | 6 | |
| 20 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 10 | P10 | 1 | |
| 14 | P9 | 2 | |
| 17 | P11 | 0 | |
| 10 | Power Unit | 0 | |
| 12 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 8 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 12 | Power loss | 0 | |
| 11 | P12 | 0 | |
| — | P10 | 1 | |
| 5 | P9 | 2 | |
| 9 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P13 | 0 | |
| 15 | P8 | 4 | |
| 7 | P9 | 2 |