F1: Who is Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr? Net worth, height and who is his new girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson?

Carlos Sainz is in his eighth year as a Formula 1 driver, working up the ranks to join the converted Ferrari team in 2021. The driver was born into one of Spain’s most famous racing dynasties and is junior to his two-time World Rally champion father, Carlos Sainz Sr.

Sainz, like many current F1 drivers, got his start in motorsport by competing in karting races. The young driver was inspired by the success of his fellow countryman Fernando Alonso, with Sainz quickly gaining recognition in karting and the junior Formula.

Sainz, known also by his nickname Smooth Operator, was then inducted into the Red Bull Junior Driver programme in 2010 at just 16-years-old and quickly worked his way through the ranks of Formula BMW, Formula Renault and the European F3 Open. Carlos then graduated from the GP3 Series in 2013 but was succeeded by his teammate Daniil Kvyat who was then promoted into F1.

It took two years before Red Bull felt confident to back Sainz in Formula 1, where he was promoted into Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2015 F1 World Championship, to drive alongside his teammate Max Verstappen. Carlos then raced with Renault and McLaren before replacing Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari for the 2021 season.

Who is Carlos Sainz?

Carlos Sainz is a Formula 1 driver who was born in Madrid, Spain on September 1, 1994, making him 29-years-old. Sainz was born Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro to his parents Carlos Sainz Sr and Reyes Vázquez de Castro/Monic Sainz.

Sainz is the middle child, and has two sisters, Blanca Sainz Vázquez, 30 and Ana Sainz, 25. Both sisters are now married, with two high-profile ceremonies taking place in Spain.

The driver has two nicknames amongst fans including Chilli and Smooth Operator, the latter coming from him singing Sade’s 1984 hit over his radio during the 2020 World Championship.