Carlos Sainz has combined good results with performances that could be improved on Australian GP F1. From his points debut in 2015 at Toro Rosso to his disappointing 2022 finish at the hands of Ferrari.
It’s time to review his story Carlos Sainz at the Albert Park track during the Australian Grand Prix.
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Carlos Sainz’s Australian F1 GP story
His story Carlos Sainz inside this Australian GP F1 It has boiled down to consistent points presence in his first experiences at the Melbourne circuit. In his initial stint with Toro Rosso, the man from Madrid showed his speed and love for this circuit, always finishing among the points and his best result was 8th in 2017.
However, Sainz has had to face tough races, especially when it comes to defending his starting position. Only in 2017 did he keep his starting position, always losing one or two places on the grid.
On the other hand, 2019 had to go after a good comeback when going 14th due to mechanical problem inside McLaren. Something very different from what happened in 2022 when he got stuck in the gravel after trying to move up positions too quickly.
Carlos Sainz at the Australian GP: results and palmares
| Year | Equipment | starting point | Match result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | red bull | 7th | 9th |
| 2016 | red bull | 7th | 9th |
| 2017 | red bull | 8th | 8th |
| 2018 | Renault | 9th | 10th |
| 2019 | McLaren | 18th | Abandonment |
| 2022 | Ferrari | 9th | Abandonment |
