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UAE Moments
02-07-2025
- Sport
- UAE Moments
F1xCricket: Fans Impressed with Carlos Sainz's Cricket Game
Williams F1 driver, Carlos Sainz Jr., recently enjoyed a day of cricket with his teammate Alex Albon. They were hosted at the Lord's Cricket Ground by the former England cricket great Andrew Flintoff. Flintoff showed the F1 drivers around the stadium, giving an exclusive tour of everything from the players' balcony to the legendary honors board. During the tour, three athletes discussed the differences and similarities in their sports. Not only did Flintoff explain the history and basics of cricket, but Sainz and Albon even got a chance to play the game in full gear. This game of cricket preceded the upcoming British Grand Prix, which is scheduled for Sunday, July 6. The race will follow the Austrian Grand Prix, which saw both Williams' drivers retiring. Both drivers are determined to deliver stronger and better performances in the team's home Grand Prix.
Newsweek
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Carlos Sainz Breaks Silence on Scary Brake Fire Incident in Austrian GP
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Williams Racing driver Carlos Sainz has opened up on the brake fire incident that caused him to retire from the Austrian Grand Prix before it even started. This follows Sainz's complaints about the brakes on the previous day in qualifying, when he declared the car was undriveable. The poor qualifying caused the Spaniard to start the race from P19. Unfortunately, he was unable to get his FW47 F1 car going in the formation lap until the yellow flags were waved. Once he set off, Sainz returned to the pit lane, only to find the rear brakes of his car on fire. Fortunately, the team was able to douse the flames in time. Sainz's car was then taken into the garage, resulting in a DNS at the Austrian GP. Describing the problem, the 30-year-old driver suggested that the rear brakes on his car had engaged, which prevented him from setting off in the formation lap. He told the media: Carlos Sainz Jr of Spain and Williams speaks of disappointment in the media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg,... Carlos Sainz Jr of Spain and Williams speaks of disappointment in the media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. More"Well, we have to see if there is some kind of relationship between yesterday and today. The fact is that another problem that we have to see exactly what could have happened. The car was braked from behind when I started the engine, and I could not move. "I managed to reset it, I did a lap, and it stopped again from the back and we had to retire. But yes, many things are happening to us lately. The truth is that this first half of the year is being a little heavy in that sense because things keep happening to us, but at some point, all this bad luck will end, and things will start to work out." Things have gone from bad to worse for Carlos 😩 He won't start the race ❌#F1 #AustrianGP — Formula 1 (@F1) June 29, 2025 Sainz's teammate Alex Albon also ended his race before the chequered flag fell. Williams had to call him back into the garage and retire the car, which marked his third consecutive DNF. The outfit is unsure about the root cause of the problem and has launched an investigation to prevent a similar incident. Related: Williams Launches Investigation Following Double DNF in Austrian GP Addressing the problems that plagued his and Albon's FW47, Sainz added: "As a team also now we have had a problem with Alex, by the looks of it. So we have to find out why we are having so many problems both in qualifying and in the race. Because it's already several weekends that we have brake problems, engine problems, overheating. Sometimes we are a little bit weak in that sense." Describing the Austrian GP as a disastrous race weekend, Sainz said: "Yes, very poor, really. All weekend with problems, and now both cars are out. It's a bit of a disastrous weekend for us, but we have to grit our teeth and see how we can improve."
Newsweek
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Carlos Sainz Disappointed With Williams After Q1 Exit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Williams Racing Formula One driver Carlos Sainz has shared his disappointment after retiring in Q1 of the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session. The Spaniard reported damage to his car, and as a result, he will start the race on Sunday from the 19th position. Sainz said on the team radio that his FW47 F1 car was "undriveable" and later confirmed that the car's floor had been damaged. Explaining the setback to the media after qualifying, the Williams driver said: "Yeah, we must have picked up damage on the floor, which they just confirmed to me that we did. I don't know exactly where, because it's not like I went off the track, but something must have fallen off, and we lost a lot of downforce. But on top of that, we had a brake issue from the beginning of qualy, with pulling massively and the braking to one side. With the three big braking zones here, I was always going to struggle with that." Carlos Sainz Jr of Spain and Williams speaks of disappointment in the media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg,... Carlos Sainz Jr of Spain and Williams speaks of disappointment in the media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. MoreWhile Q3 would have been a challenging feat to achieve, Sainz confirmed that the car's pace was enough to make it to Q2. He added: "Given where Alex was and we'd been on par all weekend, I think Q2 was definitely possible. Q3 was more of an ask, given our soft tyre struggles. But Q2 should have been easy, top end of Q2. Since yesterday, we've seen we have the race pace of the midfield, but for some reason, in our soft tyres, we always struggle." Sainz was asked if he felt something was wrong with the car when he set off. He said: "Yeah, with the brakes, yes. With the floor, it was not clear at the beginning, but then the last couple of laps, there was for sure something, as you could see on the onboard." The 30-year-old driver confirmed that the brakes were swapped after the third practice session, but complained about a pulling problem while on track in qualifying. He explained: "We changed the brakes from FP3 to qualy, like we always do, and we put what we think is a new set, but something must have not been correct, given the amount of pulling that I had to one side every time I hit the brakes. So, yes, we need to investigate what. The floor, I think, must have happened during qualy at some point. Must have something fallen off or dropped something." Sainz is unsure about the gravity of the problem and whether he will have to start the race from the pit lane if Williams works on the car in parc ferme. He said: "We'll see. I am not here to test. I am not here to be P19 for sure, so we need to start investigating what's going on. But at the same time, you know, this, how do you say, this bad run of races is happening, and we need as a team to push together and see what we can do better as a whole. "Especially when it comes to qualifying and the soft tyre, because honestly, my race pace is good. Every time I'm driving under normal circumstances, I'm quick. But yeah, just putting things together."
France 24
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- France 24
Sainz opts out of race for FIA presidency
Sainz, the father of Formula One driver Carlos Sainz Jr, last month said he was considering running for the position as head of motorsport's governing body. "I have finally decided not to run for the presidency of the FIA in this year's election," the 63-year-old Sainz wrote in a message on social media. "I have worked hard these past months to understand in depth the situation at the FIA and the demands and complexities that come with such an important project. "After thoughtful reflection, I have come to the conclusion that the present circumstances are not ideal to set the grounds for my candidacy." Sainz, a four-time winner of the Dakar Rally, said he also did not want his preparations for next year's race to be affected by a bid for the FIA presidency. There is as yet no official opponent for current FIA boss Ben Sulayem in the December 12 election. However, his presidency has been punctuated by controversy following the resignations of several of the FIA's key senior staff and his moves to ban all swearing by F1 drivers. © 2025 AFP
Al Arabiya
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Al Arabiya
Carlos Sainz Sr. Confirms He's Not Running To Lead Auto Racing Governing Body
Carlos Sainz Sr. has confirmed he won't run for the presidency of the FIA–the governing body for auto racing series like Formula 1. The 63-year-old Sainz, the father of F1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr., announced Wednesday that his decision followed months spent trying to understand in depth the situation at the FIA, as well as the demands and complexities of the job. 'After a thoughtful reflection, I have come to the conclusion that the present circumstances are not ideal to set the grounds for my candidacy,' the two-time World Rally champion wrote in a statement on Instagram. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem currently has no opposition to his re-election bid ahead of December's vote. Ben Sulayem, elected to the post in 2021, has faced criticism over his management. In April, Robert Reid resigned as FIA deputy president for sport in protest at how the organization is run. Ben Sulayem has also been at odds with F1 drivers over his crackdown on swearing.
