Carlos Sainz’s granddad Antonio Sainz Rebollo passed away at the age of 97 on July 12, 2023. Antonio is the father of Carlos Sainz Sr, the infamous rally driver, and the granddad of Carlos Sainz. While the reason for death hasn’t been revealed by the family, his absence sure is going to leave an empty space in the family. He was buried in Madrid. Carlos Sainz Jr and Sr praise the man who kick-started everything for him when he bought a $176,000 beast. 

Antonio Sainz wasn’t a motorsport enthusiast or a fan, for that matter. Antonio was a businessman who worked for a long time in Bolivia. He was primarily involved in helping the expansion of the Galicia brewery to South America. Nonetheless, after his son won the World Rally Championship in 1990, the Spaniard fell in love with the motorsport. And it all started back in 1980.

The $176,000 beast that started the greatest Spanish Motorsport family

While Antonio Sainz Rebollo never raced cars, both his son and grandson turned out to be superb racers. And it all started when Carlos Sainz Sr. Started rallying in his Renault 5 Turbo back in 1980, which Antonio bought for him. The car is now worth $176,000. And it’s not only the racing history. Carlos Sainz grew up with a strong family sense and the passing of his granddad will certainly affect him. 

The Ferrari driver’s love for his Grandparents was visible during COVID. According to Speedweek, Carlos Sainz said, “I could not see my grandparents for months. We missed each other very much.” Speedweek suggests that Carlos Sainz mourns the death of his grandfather. Not only the Sainz family, but everyone in the world is sad about Antonio Sainz leaving the world. 

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Even the Spanish Football Giants took to Twitter and posted a Tweet, sending their condolences to the Sainz Family. The Tweet suggested that the club Real Madrid, its president, and its Board of Directors, all expressed grief toward the news of Antonio Sainz passing away. Fans joined in with Real Madrid and others to send their condolences to the Sainz Family in this difficult time. Let’s see what the fans had to say on social media.

Fans send condolences and prayers to the Sainz Family

Antonio Sainz changed his mind about Motorsport after his son won the championship in 1990 with Toyota. Fans will remember Antonio for whatever he brought into the world, including his son and grandson. Fans took to Twitter as they teared up after getting to know about Antonio Sainz passing away and sent their condolences and prayers to the family. Many wished for heaven to be the place where Antonio rests. 

Not only condolences and prayers, but fans also sent love and strength to the family. Our condolences to the Sainz family during this difficult time. 

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