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The Latest Breaking News from Carlos Sainz Sr

Why adding to Williams' F1 legacy would be Sainz's "proudest moment"

History is not lost on Carlos Sainz as he becomes the fourth driver in Formula 1 to race for the Big Three of Ferrari, McLaren and now Williams.

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Who is Dakar winner and Saudi billionaire Yazeed Al-Rajhi?

The Dakar Rally has been held in several countries since its inaugural edition in 1979, but no driver had managed to lift the Touareg trophy on home soil until Yazeed Al-Rajhi this year.

Autosport

Ford says Dakar podium a “great start” to new rally-rald programme

M-Sport Ford has hailed a “great start” to its factory programme in cross-country rallying after Mattias Ekstrom finished on the podium in the 2025 Dakar Rally.

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Al-Attiyah questions FIA’s Sainz decision in Dakar: We are not in Formula 1

Dacia driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has questioned FIA’s decision to prevent Ford rival Carlos Sainz Sr from completing the 2025 Dakar Rally on safety grounds.

Motorsport

FIA defends Sainz Dakar withdrawal decision

The FIA has defended its decision to prevent Carlos Sainz Sr and Sebastien Loeb from completing the 2025 Dakar Rally after both sustained roll cage damage to their cars.

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Why the jury is still out on the Dakar's route shake-up risk

Anyone who assumed the Dakar Rally had become too easy since leaving its spiritual home in Africa was taken aback by the first few days of the 2025 event in Saudi Arabia. The strategic decision to place the 48-hour stage near the very beginning caused havoc, taking out several heavyweights…

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Sainz forced out of Dakar Rally due to damaged car

Carlos Sainz Sr will take no further part in the 2025 edition of Dakar Rally after sustaining heavy damage to his Ford Raptor during the 48-hour Stage 2.

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Dakar 48h stage top two, Sainz and Loeb all hit with penalties

Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Nasser Al-Attiyah have been handed penalties by the FIA for exceeding permitted speed limits after finishing first and second in stage two of the Dakar Rally.

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Sainz's Dakar chances "gone" after nightmare 48h stage

Carlos Sainz Sr has conceded his chances of winning the Dakar Rally for a second year in a row and fifth time overall are "gone" after a disastrous Stage 2.

Autosport

Sainz still in contention for 2025 Dakar win despite rollover, says Ford

Ford insists Carlos Sainz Sr still has all to play for in the 2025 Dakar Rally despite losing heaps of time in a crash during the 48-hour chrono stage on Sunday.

Autosport

Sainz still in contention for 2025 Dakar win despite rollover – Ford

Ford insists Carlos Sainz Sr still has all to play for in the 2025 Dakar Rally despite losing heaps of time in a crash during the 48-hour chrono stage on Sunday.

Motorsport

Dakar 2025, Stage 2A: Al-Rajhi storms into lead as Sainz and Loeb hit trouble

Toyota privateer Yazeed Al-Rajhi moved into the lead of the Dakar Rally after the first half of the 48-hour chrono stage on Sunday, with Dacia’s Nasser Al-Attiyah in hot pursuit in second.

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Sainz suffers rollover in crucial 48-hour Dakar stage

Carlos Sainz Sr’s Ford rolled over in the first part of the Dakar Rally’s 48-hour stage on Sunday, leaving him stranded in the desert.

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Al-Attiyah calls for changes to Dakar format after “boring” opening stage

Nasser Al-Attiyah believes the Dakar Rally must change its format after finding Saturday’s opening stage “boring” due to the need of prioritising strategy over results.

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Sainz struggles in "very difficult to guess" and "pure" opening stage of Dakar

Carlos Sainz Sr admitted that he struggled to understand Saturday’s opening stage of the Dakar Rally, saying it was “very difficult to guess” and more akin to the event’s original roots.

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Sainz predicts "strange" tactical battle in Dakar Rally

Carlos Sainz Sr believes that “tactics will be more important than ever” in this year’s running of the Dakar Rally.

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The leading contenders for victory at the 2025 Dakar Rally

The 2025 Dakar Rally promises to be one of the most exciting in recent history, with several manufacturers and drivers capable of winning the famous Touareg trophy.

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Santa's Here: The Greatest Rally Video of the Year Has Arrived

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not an engine was stirring, not even... Okay I guess it's not the night before Christmas, but the official marker of holiday season has finally arrived. Crack open the 'nog barrel and join the chorus.

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Ekstrom willing to devote next 15 years to winning Dakar Rally

Mattias Ekstrom has said he is willing to contest the Dakar Rally for the next 15 years if that is what it takes to win the world’s most prestigious rally-raid.

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What is Verstappen's record against his F1 team-mates?

The job of Max Verstappen’s team-mate is one of the hardest in Formula 1 with huge mental strength required to go up against the four-time world champion.

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Wolff reveals tip-off from Sainz Sr over Hamilton's Ferrari F1 move

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has opened up on details surrounding Lewis Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari – and how he got an early tip-off from Carlos Sainz Sr.

Autosport

Ekstrom joins Ford’s Dakar team for 2025 after Audi exit

Mattias Ekstrom will join Ford’s factory programme in the Dakar Rally in 2025 after ending a 23-year stint with Audi.

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Carlos Sainz Signing Shows Williams Is Ready to Return to Excellence

The three-time Grand Prix winner made his highly anticipated decision Monday, opting to help lead one of the biggest turnaround projects in F1.

Autosport

How 'once stung' Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing

It's happened: the cork has finally fired out of the bottle. And unexpectedly so, as it turns out; just as everyone had averted its gaze from the glass receptacle's neck, the stopper broke free of its moorings and landed straight into the lap of James Vowles. Carlos Sainz has signed…

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Audi F1 Team: Everything to know about its entry for 2026

Preparations are well underway for Audi to make its Formula 1 debut in 2026, which will mark a new era for the world championship as the regulations are being overhauled.

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