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The list of Grand Prix podium finishers in 2025 now includes Carlos Sainz, Jr. It doesn't include the driver who replaced him at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton.
Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro, or simply Carlos Sainz Jr., is a Spanish racing driver who belongs to the Williams team. Born on September 1 in Madrid, Spain, he has had an illustrious career in the sport so far.
After driving to a surprise podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz Jnr was back behind the wheel hours later. This time, in a rented van with fellow F1 driver Charles Leclerc. Leclerc just wanted to get home to Monaco after a frustrating weekend that included a crash in qualifying and a ninth-place finish.
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F1 road trip: Sainz and Leclerc drive through the night after flight home from Azerbaijan diverted
After driving to a surprise podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz, Jr. was back behind the wheel hours later.
Former Ferrari teammates Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz rented a van and went on a road trip home to Monaco after their flight from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix landed in Italy due to bad weather.
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, after being diverted from their flight due to bad weather, embarked on an impromptu road trip to Monaco from Italy. Leclerc had a tough race, finishing ninth, while Sainz celebrated Williams' first podium since 2017.
Carlos Sainz secured his first podium finish for Williams after finishing third in the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking the first time the team has been on the podium in eight years
Max Verstappen dominates 2025 Baku GP as Oscar Piastri crashes out. George Russell second, Carlos Sainz earns Williams’ first podium since 2021.