Renault “back to reality” in Brazil, says Sainz
Renault’s performance in the United States and the Mexico gave the French manufacturer a welcome boost in a difficult second half of the season and […]
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Sainz Jr: Schumi Jr won’t make it on name alone
Date published: November 8 2018 Mick Schumacher won’t get into Formula 1 on the Schumacher name alone, he needs to get the results out on […]
Sainz not expecting big McLaren boost in 2019
Carlos Sainz is not expecting to make a big leap up the F1 grid in 2019. In fact, the Spaniard said that even if McLaren […]
Famous name no guarantee for Schumacher – Sainz
Mick Schumacher’s famous surname is not a guarantee of success in formula one. That is the view of Carlos Sainz, who also has a famous […]
Sainz: No hard feelings over plan B
Date published: November 5 2018 Carlos Sainz says he bears no grudges toward Renault after they opted to sign Daniel Ricciardo, leaving him searching for […]
Sainz found extra motivation after Renault split was confirmed
The Spaniard found out over the summer that he was being replaced by Daniel Ricciardo for 2019, but wasted little time in sorting out a […]
Sainz wants early McLaren test in Abu Dhabi
Carlos Sainz is hoping to get his McLaren career off to a fast start next month. The Spaniard currently drives for Renault, but he is […]
Ferrari and Mercedes woes flattering Renault's pace – Sainz
Sainz finished third behind the two Red Bulls in both FP1 and FP2, outpacing the Ferrari and Mercedes cars that have normally been out of […]
Sainz: Friday practice times are ‘misleading’
Date published: October 26 2018 Carlos Sainz believes that Renault will struggle to stay in the top five after a “misleading” Friday practice in Mexico. […]
Sainz: Alonso's departure should concern F1
Understandably, with only three more races remaining before he turns his back on the sport, drivers were asked at today’s press conference their opinion of […]
Alonso's exit a lesson for F1, says Sainz
The 37-year-old two-time F1 champion will not be on the grid next year, and while he has left the door open for a return, he […]
Sainz hoping for post-season McLaren run
Date published: October 25 2018 Carlos Sainz hopes Renault permit him to take part in the post-season Abu Dhabi test with McLaren. The Spaniard is […]
Sainz working to get early McLaren F1 test
The Pirelli tyre test is the only on-track running between the end of the 2018 campaign and official pre-season testing next February. Current Renault driver […]
F1 should reflect on Alonso’s reason for leaving – Sainz | 2018 F1 season
Formula 1 should learn from the reasons which led Fernando Alonso to quit the sport, according to Carlos Sainz Jnr, The Renault driver, who will […]
Hamilton gave Sainz confidence in McLaren
Date published: October 25 2018 Carlos Sainz has admitted that Lewis Hamilton gave him the confidence, and his approval to join McLaren for 2019. The […]
How Hulkenberg set a new precedent for tougher penalties – and Sainz dodged it | 2018 United States Grand Prix
The FIA set new guidelines recommending more severe penalties in response to an incident involving Nico Hulkenberg at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. However […]
Renault rivals frustrated by Sainz penalty
Sainz started 11th and ran wide exiting Turn 1, but went on to finish sixth ahead of the Force India and Haas drivers. The Spaniard […]
Stroll and Sainz get penalty points, Ocon under investigation | 2018 United States Grand Prix
Lance Stroll and Carlos Sainz Jnr have been given penalty points for their incidents during the United States Grand Prix, while Esteban Ocon is under […]
Honda progress ‘scary for Renault’ – Sainz
Carlos Sainz says it is “scary for Renault” how much progress Honda has made in recent races. Previously, with Ferrari and Mercedes speeding ahead at […]
Renault hit hard by rivals’ engine gains – Sainz | 2018 United States Grand Prix
Renault has struggled in the second half of 2018 because it didn’t expect the gains its Formula 1 rivals have made with their engines, according […]
Honda qualifying form “worrying” for Renault – Sainz
The Toro Rossos of Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly both made Q3 at Suzuka, but in the race they slipped out of the top 10, […]
Sainz wants single lap Q4 session
Date published: October 17 2018 Carlos Sainz would like to see Formula 1 return to single lap qualifying, at least for the proposed Q4, saying […]
Sainz will ask Alonso for McLaren advice | RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Carlos Sainz Jnr says he’ll ask Fernando Alonso for advice on life at McLaren before he replaces him at the team next […]
McLaren ‘hit the bottom’ in 2018 F1 – Sainz
Carlos Sainz is confident McLaren will put itself back on track in 2019. Flavio Briatore, who is a manager of retiring McLaren driver Fernando Alonso, […]
Sainz: Renault engine gains were not enough
Date published: October 11 2018 Carlos Sainz believes Renault’s recent troubles are all down to their power unit, which is not where they want it […]
Sainz: Lack of engine gains key to Renault's poor form
The French car manufacturer had been a regular contender at the front of the midfield pack during the first half of the season, but has […]
Renault “on the back foot” in title fight – Sainz | RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Carlos Sainz Jnr says Renault are increasingly under pressure in the championship because their rivals have made greater gains. What they say […]
Red Bull stopped Sainz deal – Abiteboul
Cyril Abiteboul says Red Bull blocked Renault’s efforts to re-sign Carlos Sainz. Sainz was merely ‘on loan’ from Red Bull this year, but the Spaniard […]
Blocking Sainz deal cost Red Bull Ricciardo – Abiteboul
Renault’s shock signing of Ricciardo means Sainz’s short spell with the team will end after this season, having initially joined on loan from Red Bull […]
Renault: Easier to sign Ricciardo than Sainz
Date published: October 4 2018 Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has said Red Bull’s hardball stance on Carlos Sainz made it easier for them to then […]