Getting To Know The Man Under The Helmet

Carlos Sainz: A Legacy Of Champions by Carrera Publishing is a great little book that looks at the life, both personal and professional, of the F1star. We glimpse the man under the helmet.

His father, Carlos Sainz senior, is a famous Spanish rally champion, meaning that Carlos Sainz junior grew up surrounded by cars and competitions. He began his own competitive journey in karts aged seven. “In karting, Carlos learned how to win without arrogance, and how to lose without drama.”

Progression into F1 came in 2015 with Torro Rosso.

Along the way, Carlos Sainz has had his father with him, analysing and supporting him, giving wise advice and lessons. “It doesn’t matter what’s happening around you. What matters is what you do with it.”

Moving to Maclaren, Carlos Sainz immediately bonded with the young Lando Norris. “CarLando. Their relationship, built on trust and mutual respect.” The pair knew how to support each other when driving, and also how to have fun.

Carlos Sainz is dedicated to F1. He gives a hundred per cent whatever car he is in, and whoever his partner is. He is very dedicated and knows “In sports, sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn.”

We hear about the personal and professional life of Carlos Sainz, of his family and of his time away from F1.

This is a lovely book for the F1 fan as we learn about the man under the helmet. It is lovely to have many photos included.

JULIA WILSON