Carlos Sainz Jr.

F1: Ex-Ferrari driver Sainz hits out at ‘unfair’ criticism of Hamilton

F1: Ex-Ferrari driver Sainz hits out at ‘unfair’ criticism of Hamilton

Carlos Sainz has hit out at the “unfair criticism” of Lewis Hamilton following his slow start to life as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver, Afrosport reports. Seven-time world champion has endured a difficult start with the Scuderia following his blockbuster switch from Mercedes earlier in the year, failing to finish on the podium after seven races, though he had an impressive fourth place finish at last...

F1: Hamilton makes admission on Ferrari struggles

F1: Carlos Sainz supports father’s potential bid for FIA presidency

Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has backed his father's potential bid to run for the presidency of global motorsport governing body, the FIA, Afrosport reports. Sainz Sr has been touted as a rival candidate to incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem ahead of the FIA elections in Uzbekistan in December. There have been concerns about a possible conflict of interest should Sainz Sr be FIA president...

F1: Ferrari confident of challenging McLaren for constructors’ championship

F1: Ferrari confident of challenging McLaren for constructors’ championship

Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are of the view that the Scuderia are in the hunt for the 2024 Formula 1 constructors' championship after claiming a 1-2 at the United States Grand Prix over the weekend, Afrosport reports. Leclerc won the race for his third of the season while Sainz finished second ahead of reigning world champion Max Verstappen. The result put Ferrari 48...

F1: Bearman proud of Hamilton’s praise after Saudi Arabian GP performance

F1: Bearman proud of Hamilton’s praise after Saudi Arabian GP performance

Oliver Bearman says he feels proud of the praise from seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton after his strong performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last weekend. The 18-year-old British driver stood in for Carlos Sainz Jnr in Jeddah after the Spaniard required surgery to treat appendicitis. Bearman qualified 11th and finished the race in seventh, becoming the youngest driver to score points on...