Football is one sport that unites the whole world. Even the Americans love watching ‘soccer’, and it is one of the most popular sports in the whole world. So, it wouldn’t be surprising that even Formula One [https://www.essentiallysports.com/football-clubs-f1-drivers-support/] drivers enjoy playing or watching the beautiful game. Recently, the FC Barcelona team gifted Lewis Hamilton a team kit and he thanked them for it. Furthermore, he declared that he will be cheering for Barcelona when El Clasico kicks off on Sunday. However, McLaren driver Carlos Sainz was not too thrilled at Hamilton’s love for FC Barcelona. This is because, the Spaniard is a proud Real Madrid supporter and he often watches Madrid’s matches. Admittedly, Lewis Hamilton is actually loyal to the Arsenal football team. The 6-time world champion even got ‘an offer’ from Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the 2019 Italian Grand Prix. Aubameyang wrote on social media, “You know I love cars, so let’s say this day was amazing. Thanks for your time Lewis. We’re waiting for you to come to the stadium.” Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz admitted in 2018 that he would have loved to put the Real Madrid badge on the McLaren car. Unfortunately, he never really followed through with that plan, though his love of the Galacticos is undying. WHAT’S NEXT FOR LEWIS HAMILTON AND CARLOS SAINZ JR? The two drivers are currently preparing for the opening race of the 2020 Formula One season. Lewis Hamilton will be gunning for a record-equalling 7th world championship. On the other hand, Carlos Sainz Jr will be aiming to consolidate McLaren’s 4th place in the championship. Maybe he could even challenge the top 3 constructors, if it isn’t too much of a stretch. Finally, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off on Sunday night as the latter aim to close the gap in La Liga. Both sides have suffered heavy losses due to injury, like Luis Suarez [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Su%C3%A1rez], Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto for Barca. On the other side of the fence, Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard and Mariano Diaz are out of action for Real Madrid. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver presently driving for Scuderia Ferrari in Formula 1. He is the son of a race driver, Carlos Sainz Sr., who is a two-time World Rally champion. The Spaniard first made headlines when he ended McLaren's podium drought at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix. And since then, it has been a dream in F1 for Sainz, thanks to his strong end to the McLaren stint followed by a promising start with Ferrari.

[caption id="attachment_2092562" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2092562 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-09-03T110052Z_465625726_UP1EJ930ULE2D_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ITALY.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1356" /> Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 3, 2023 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Carlos Sainz: Career Timeline and On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
He made his debut in Formula 1 in 2015 with Toro Rosso alongside Max Verstappen. Since then, he remained within the Red Bull circle for a fairly long time. However, he was recruited by the Renault Formula 1 towards the end of the 2017 season. In the process, he replaced the British driver, Jolyon Palmer, and partnered with Nico Hulkenberg. After a year with the French manufacturer, he joined the McLaren team in 2019. With the Woking squad, Sainz Jr has blossomed and rewarded them with a maiden podium. In 2021, Sainz <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-ferrari-news-i-only-realized-after-signing-carlos-sainz-gives-three-word-update-on-how-his-father-broke-ferrari-contract-news-to-him/">made a dream move to Scuderia Ferrari</a>. Other than that, Sainz Jr. is well known for his consistency.

In 2019, Sainz was the benchmark of consistency. Aside from a tough first three races, he finished in the points in 13 races. This included a five-race point-scoring streak from France to Hungary. His 2019 championship run saw him finish with 96 points and a fine 6th place. In the final race of 2019, he managed to finish ahead of Pierre Gasly to clinch a spot in the Top-6.

At the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, he qualified third behind the dominant Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Bottas. He went on to finish second, his career-best race finish, and the second podium, finishing 0.4 seconds behind race winner Pierre Gasly. 2021 was Sainz's most successful F1 season yet, as the Spaniard secured 4 podiums in total. His first podium under Ferrari arrived in Monaco, followed by Hungary, Sochi, and Abu Dhabi.

Carlos Sainz grabbed his first pole position at the British GP in 2o22. It was his 150th race start, and he managed to convert his pole position into his maiden Formula 1 race victory. Sainz finished 4th in the Spanish GP, which is his best finish in his home Grand Prix. The 2022 season witnessed Sainz finishing on the podium 9 times, which is his career-best for a season. He finished the season in 5th place in the Drivers' Championship with 246 points.

In a season dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, Carlos Sainz was the sole other race winner in the 2023 season. Verstappen and Perez won 21 won of the 22 races, with Sainz's win coming at the Singapore GP. During the first free practice session of the inaugural Las Vegas GP, Sainz hit a loose manhole cover causing damage to his car. Subsequently, he was handed a 10-place grid penalty as Ferrari had to change the damaged components of his car. He finished the season with 200 points, 6 points behind his teammate Charles Leclerc, and 7th in the Drivers' Championship.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz: Personal Life</h2>
Carlos Sainz is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-who-is-rebecca-donaldson-the-new-woman-in-carlos-sainzs-life-post-unexpected-breakup-up-with-long-time-gf-isa-hernaez/">currently in a relationship with Rebecca Donaldson</a>. Born in 1995 in Scotland, Rebecca is an entrepreneur and a social media influencer. She is also an athleisure model and has aligned herself with the fitness and wellness industry. Prior to Donaldson, Sainz was in a relationship with Isabel Hernaez. Sainz was reportedly dating the Madrid-born journalist and social media influencer for 7 years. The news of their split came around the 2023 Spanish GP.

<strong>READ MORE: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/carlos-sainz-what-do-we-know-about-his-love-life-and-girlfriend/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Carlos Sainz: What Do We Know About his Love Life and Girlfriend?</a>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz: Net Worth</h2>
Carlos Sainz has a net worth of $49 million, as <a href="https://caknowledge.com/carlos-sainz-net-worth-salary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported by CA Knowledge</a>. In May 2020, Ferrari announced Sainz as Sebastian Vettel's replacement for 2021. The Spaniard teamed up with Charles Leclerc at the Italian outfit. And the number has followed Sainz into Ferrari as well, with the outfit offering Sainz an on-track salary of $8 million without bonuses.

Sainz finished the 2020 season in sixth place in the driver's championship for the second consecutive year. He accumulated 105 points and 6 top-5 finishes, which were both career highs. In April 2022, Sainz extended his partnership with Ferrari until the end of 2024, as his salary is $10M per year.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz: Car Collection</h2>
The Spaniard has an impressive car collection. His garage boasts supercars from McLaren and Ferrari, which isn't surprising considering those are the teams he has driven for. However, he also owns a Volkswagen GTI worth $ 23,995, which was gifted to him by his parents on his 18th birthday. The two McLarens in his shed are the 600LT and 720s worth $259,000 and $305,000, respectively. The 720s is powered by a 710hp engine and has a top speed of 212mph. Additionally, he is a proud owner of the Ferrari Roma. The $223,000 supercar produces 612hp and has a top speed of 199mph. The crown jewel of Sainz's collection is his $602,000 Ferrari 812 Competizione. Powered by a 6.5 liter V12, the Ferrari 812 Competizione produces 819hp. Sainz has customized the car and has the quote "Smooth Operator" inscribed on it.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Carlos Sainz's Endorsements</strong></h2>
The Spaniard isÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.carlossainz.es/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sponsored by</a> the beer company Estrella Galicia as a primary sponsor. Other sponsors include McLaren, PlayStation, and Shiseido Men. For the 2019 season, Sainz reportedly earned 3.5 million as a salary. Carlos Sainz won the inaugural Netflix Cup in 2023 wherein he partnered with golfer Justin Thomas.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Carlos Sainz: Charity</strong></h2>
Like most of his contemporaries, Sainz oftenÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/gallery/formula-1-drivers-charity-football-8042771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">participates</a>Â in charity football matches.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Carlos Sainz?</h2>
Interested parties can reach out to Sainz through his official website. There's a dedicated '<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.carlossainz.es/en/contact.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact</a>' section that enables people to reach out to the Spaniard.

Alternatively, fans can connect with Sainz via his social media accounts. Carlos is fairly active onÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/carlossainz55" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>Â andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/carlossainz55/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>. Apart from these sources, Sainz also has aÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/Carlossainz55/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>Â account and regularly uploads videos onÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1l8_AtyskpHP-weVx47POg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Carlos Sainz Sr. and Reyes VÃ¡zquez de Castro</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Marital Status</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Single (In a relationship with Rebecca Donaldson)</td>
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<td style="width: 390.281px">Ferrari</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Residence</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Madrid</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Spanish</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Endorsements</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Estrella Galicia, McLaren, Shiseido, Playstation</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Annual Salary</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">$10 million</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">$49 million</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">1st September, 1994</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">1.78m</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Races Won</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">2</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Points</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">982.5 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Podiums</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">18</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver presently driving for Scuderia Ferrari in Formula 1. He is the son of a race driver, Carlos Sainz Sr., who is a two-time World Rally champion. The Spaniard first made headlines when he ended McLaren&#8217;s podium drought at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix. And since then, it has been a dream in F1 for Sainz, thanks to his strong end to the McLaren stint followed by a promising start with Ferrari. Formula One F1 &#8211; Italian Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy &#8211; September 3, 2023 Ferrari&#8217;s Carlos Sainz Jr. ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini Carlos Sainz: Career Timeline and On-track Achievements He made his debut in Formula 1 in 2015 with Toro Rosso alongside Max Verstappen. Since then, he remained within the Red Bull circle for a fairly long time. However, he was recruited by the Renault Formula 1 towards the end of the 2017 season. In the process, he replaced the British driver, Jolyon Palmer, and partnered with Nico Hulkenberg. After a year with the French manufacturer, he joined the McLaren team in 2019. With the Woking squad, Sainz Jr has blossomed and rewarded them with a maiden podium. In 2021, Sainz made a dream move to Scuderia Ferrari. Other than that, Sainz Jr. is well known for his consistency. In 2019, Sainz was the benchmark of consistency. Aside from a tough first three races, he finished in the points in 13 races. This included a five-race point-scoring streak from France to Hungary. His 2019 championship run saw him finish with 96 points and a fine 6th place. In the final race of 2019, he managed to finish ahead of Pierre Gasly to clinch a spot in the Top-6. At the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, he qualified third behind the dominant Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Bottas. He went on to finish second, his career-best race finish, and the second podium, finishing 0.4 seconds behind race winner Pierre Gasly. 2021 was Sainz&#8217;s most successful F1 season yet, as the Spaniard secured 4 podiums in total. His first podium under Ferrari arrived in Monaco, followed by Hungary, Sochi, and Abu Dhabi. Carlos Sainz grabbed his first pole position at the British GP in 2o22. It was his 150th race start, and he managed to convert his pole position into his maiden Formula 1 race victory. Sainz finished 4th in the Spanish GP, which is his best finish in his home Grand Prix. The 2022 season witnessed Sainz finishing on the podium 9 times, which is his career-best for a season. He finished the season in 5th place in the Drivers&#8217; Championship with 246 points. In a season dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, Carlos Sainz was the sole other race winner in the 2023 season. Verstappen and Perez won 21 won of the 22 races, with Sainz&#8217;s win coming at the Singapore GP. During the first free practice session of the inaugural Las Vegas GP, Sainz hit a loose manhole cover causing damage to his car. Subsequently, he was handed a 10-place grid penalty as Ferrari had to change the damaged components of his car. He finished the season with 200 points, 6 points behind his teammate Charles Leclerc, and 7th in the Drivers&#8217; Championship. Carlos Sainz: Personal Life Carlos Sainz is currently in a relationship with Rebecca Donaldson. Born in 1995 in Scotland, Rebecca is an entrepreneur and a social media influencer. She is also an athleisure model and has aligned herself with the fitness and wellness industry. Prior to Donaldson, Sainz was in a relationship with Isabel Hernaez. Sainz was reportedly dating the Madrid-born journalist and social media influencer for 7 years. The news of their split came around the 2023 Spanish GP. READ MORE: Carlos Sainz: What Do We Know About his Love Life and Girlfriend? Carlos Sainz: Net Worth Carlos Sainz has a net worth of $49 million, as reported by CA Knowledge. In May 2020, Ferrari announced Sainz as Sebastian Vettel&#8217;s replacement for 2021. The Spaniard teamed up with Charles Leclerc at the Italian outfit. And the number has followed Sainz into Ferrari as well, with the outfit offering Sainz an on-track salary of $8 million without bonuses. Sainz finished the 2020 season in sixth place in the driver&#8217;s championship for the second consecutive year. He accumulated 105 points and 6 top-5 finishes, which were both career highs. In April 2022, Sainz extended his partnership with Ferrari until the end of 2024, as his salary is $10M per year. Carlos Sainz: Car Collection The Spaniard has an impressive car collection. His garage boasts supercars from McLaren and Ferrari, which isn&#8217;t surprising considering those are the teams he has driven for. However, he also owns a Volkswagen GTI worth $ 23,995, which was gifted to him by his parents on his 18th birthday. The two McLarens in his shed are the 600LT and 720s worth $259,000 and $305,000, respectively. The 720s is powered by a 710hp engine and has a top speed of 212mph. Additionally, he is a proud owner of the Ferrari Roma. The $223,000 supercar produces 612hp and has a top speed of 199mph. The crown jewel of Sainz&#8217;s collection is his $602,000 Ferrari 812 Competizione. Powered by a 6.5 liter V12, the Ferrari 812 Competizione produces 819hp. Sainz has customized the car and has the quote &#8220;Smooth Operator&#8221; inscribed on it. Carlos Sainz&#8217;s Endorsements The Spaniard isÂ sponsored by the beer company Estrella Galicia as a primary sponsor. Other sponsors include McLaren, PlayStation, and Shiseido Men. For the 2019 season, Sainz reportedly earned 3.5 million as a salary. Carlos Sainz won the inaugural Netflix Cup in 2023 wherein he partnered with golfer Justin Thomas. Carlos Sainz: Charity Like most of his contemporaries, Sainz oftenÂ participatesÂ in charity football matches. How to contact Carlos Sainz? Interested parties can reach out to Sainz through his official website. There&#8217;s a dedicated &#8216;Contact&#8216; section that enables people to reach out to the Spaniard. Alternatively, fans can connect with Sainz via his social media accounts. Carlos is fairly active onÂ TwitterÂ andÂ Instagram. Apart from these sources, Sainz also has aÂ FacebookÂ account and regularly uploads videos onÂ YouTube.  Parents Carlos Sainz Sr. and Reyes VÃ¡zquez de Castro  Marital Status Single (In a relationship with Rebecca Donaldson)  Team Ferrari  Residence Madrid  Nationality Spanish  Endorsements Estrella Galicia, McLaren, Shiseido, Playstation  Annual Salary $10 million  Net worth $49 million  Date of Birth 1st September, 1994  Height 1.78m  Races Won 2  Points 982.5 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)  Podiums 18

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<strong>History</strong>

The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-99263" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/F1-logo-f.png" alt="Formula One" width="2048" height="1536" />

For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

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The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Seasons</strong></td>
<td width="246">70</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Teams</strong></td>
<td width="246">20</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Driver's titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">7</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Constructors Titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">16</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Wins</strong></td>
<td width="246">91</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Poles</strong></td>
<td width="246">96</td>
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History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz Jr Kick Off a Rivalry Over El Clasico

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