Carlos Sainz Jr talks about his incredible connection with his father, Carlos Sainz Sr. They discuss advantages and challenges of having a famous last name in racing, their competitive relationship, and Carlos Jr's F1 career prospects.
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Carlos Sainz Jr's passion for go-karting and admiration for Fernando Alonso influenced his decision to become a racing driver despite the pressure of his famous surname.
Carlos Sainz Jr shares a competitive relationship with his father, competing against each other in various sports, with Sainz Jr expressing concern for his father's safety in competitions like the Dakar rally.
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Carlos Sainz Jr's Racing Destiny
Carlos Sainz Jr discusses how his father's racing background influenced his own career path. Despite it not being inevitable, Sainz Jr became a racing driver due to his passion for go-karting and his admiration for Formula One driver Fernando Alonso. Growing up, Sainz Jr faced added pressure and scrutiny from his competitors due to his famous surname. However, he also benefited from having the advice and guidance of his double world champion father, Carlos Sainz Sr.
The Competitive Bond with Carlos Sainz Sr
Carlos Sainz Jr shares the competitive relationship he has with his father. They have competed against each other in various sports, including golf, squash, tennis, and football. Sainz Jr reveals that he worries about his father's safety when he competes, particularly when Sainz Sr won the Dakar rally earlier this year. Despite the competitiveness, their connection remains unbreakable, and Sainz Jr believes he has the potential to challenge for the Formula One world championship with Ferrari.
On Day 16 of 30 Days of Beyond The Grid, Carlos Sainz Jr tells Tom Clarkson about his incredible connection with two-time World Rally Champion father, Carlos Sainz Sr.
For Sainz Jr's first BTG interview with Tom in full, tap here
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