How many wins does Carlos Sainz have in his Formula 1 career?

Carlos Sainz has won three Grands Prix during his Formula 1 career, with his last victory coming at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix for Ferrari. The Spanish driver has won one Grand Prix in each of the last three seasons. He will leave Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season and will be replaced by Lewis Hamilton.

In a special F1 group

Three victories might not sound that many when Sainz has competed in nearly 200 races. But only 11 drivers on the current grid have crossed the finish line first, three of whom have only done so once. Only 66 drivers in the history of Formula 1 have won more races than Sainz. 

Sainz started his debut season alongside Max Verstappen at Toro Rosso. The 2016 season started with the same driver duo, but after four races, Max Verstappen moved on to Red Bull Racing. Sainz stayed at Toro Rosso for the 2017 season but moved to Renault in the second half. Carlos Sainz was signed by McLaren to replace fellow Spanish driver Fernando Alonso for the 2019 season and left his Red Bull ties behind.

After a disappointing season for Ferrari in 2020, Carlos Sainz was signed to replace Sebastian Vettel. In 2021, Sainz’s consistency proved important for the Italian team, as he earned four podiums and only finished outside the points twice.

Winning ways for Ferrari

In 2022, Sainz earned his first victory at Silverstone. He started on pole position for the British Grand Prix and survived a crazy race to win. In 2023, Red Bull Racing won all Grands Prix except one. Sainz ensured he was the driver to take the spoils during Red Bulls off weekend in Singapore. It was a brilliant, tactical drive when he had multiple drivers breathing down his neck. In the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, Sainz once again capitalised when Red Bull misfired to win his third GP.