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'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.

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'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.

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.

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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'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.

Carlos Sainz: Car Collection

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.

Carlos Sainz's Endorsements

The Spaniard is 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 often participates in charity football matches.

How to contact Carlos Sainz?

Interested parties can reach out to Sainz through his official website. There's a dedicated 'Contact' 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 on Twitter and Instagram. Apart from these sources, Sainz also has a Facebook account and regularly uploads videos on YouTube.