Although his struggles Formula 1 is on Sundays, the competition starts on Saturdays with quality. A good position in this session makes it easier or harder to get a good result the next day. In qualifying, speed and best times are tested over a single lap.
During its first seasons, Carlos Sainz He always saw how others, with better cars, removed all kinds of illusions. Since his arrival at Ferrari in 2021, the landscape has changed for the Spaniard.
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How many pole positions does Carlos Sainz have in his F1 career?
Carlos Sainz has four pole positions in his career. To achieve his first, the Spaniard had to wait eight seasons in Formula 1. He could not achieve it in Toro Rosso, Renault or McLaren. Not even in his first year at Ferrari. In 2022 he was tuned to the Italian machine and that season ended as the fastest on Saturday three times.
The first, unforgettable, happened in British Grand Prix. When his team told him on the radio, the Madrid man couldn’t believe it. That weekend was capped off on a high note as he took his first win at Silverstone. In Belgium came second (both Red Bulls overtook him in the race), while in USA signed the third His Sunday in Austin lasted only one corner: George Russell took it and forced him out. The quarter made in the best possible place: Italy. In 2023 he was crowned Monza with a terrific lap to overtake Verstappen and Leclerc.
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Sainz is, along with Alonso, the only Spanish drivers to achieve a pole position. This couple also has the privilege of having won, which no other countrymen did.
All pole positions of Carlos Sainz in F1
| # | Year | Big prize | Match result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Britain | 1st |
| 2 | 2022 | Belgium | 3rd |
| 3 | 2022 | USA | Abandonment |
| 4 | 2023 | Italy | – |
