🏎 Driver Profile
Carlos Sainz (Williams)
| Nationality | Date of Birth | Driver Code | Driver Number | Championship Position | Total Wins | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | 1994-09-01 | SAI | 55 | 11 | 0 | 48.0 |
📖 Their Story This Season
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Carlos Sainz has shown a mixed bag of performance in recent races. He has secured nine top-10 finishes, indicating a level of consistency and competitiveness. However, he has struggled to match his qualifying pace, dropping back significantly during the race. A notable example is the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he started eighth but finished 19th, losing 11 positions.
A closer examination of his results reveals some interesting patterns. Sainz has been involved in four notable comebacks, where he gained three or more positions during the race. Examples include the Chinese Grand Prix, where he gained five positions, and the Singapore Grand Prix, where he gained 10 positions. Conversely, he has also experienced seven bad races, where he lost three or more positions, including the Australian Grand Prix, where he lost eight positions, and the United States Grand Prix, where he lost 11 positions.
While Sainz has not consistently converted his qualifying pace into strong finishes, he has shown the ability to make up ground during the race. His qualifying performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with no pole positions. Nevertheless, his ability to navigate through challenging situations and make the most of his opportunities has been a hallmark of his season.
Carlos Sainz has shown a mixed bag of performance in recent races. He has secured nine top-10 finishes, indicating a level of consistency and competitiveness. However, he has struggled to match his qualifying pace, dropping back significantly during the race. A notable example is the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he started eighth but finished 19th, losing 11 positions.
A closer examination of his results reveals some interesting patterns. Sainz has been involved in four notable comebacks, where he gained three or more positions during the race. Examples include the Chinese Grand Prix, where he gained five positions, and the Singapore Grand Prix, where he gained 10 positions. Conversely, he has also experienced seven bad races, where he lost three or more positions, including the Australian Grand Prix, where he lost eight positions, and the United States Grand Prix, where he lost 11 positions.
While Sainz has not consistently converted his qualifying pace into strong finishes, he has shown the ability to make up ground during the race. His qualifying performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with no pole positions. Nevertheless, his ability to navigate through challenging situations and make the most of his opportunities has been a hallmark of his season.
👀 What to Look Out For
Quick insights into what makes this driver's story exciting right now.
- Has outqualified teammate Alexander Albon 12 times this season.
- Best race finish this season is 3rd.
- Gained 10 places at Singapore Grand Prix, their biggest gain this season.
🏆 Championship Performance
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🥇🥈🥉 Podium Performance
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🕝 Total Poles
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🧐 Qualifying vs Race Performance
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📈 Driver Consistency
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📈 Race Finish Deltas
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