Carlos Sainz Interview | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

Still only 24 years old, Carlos Sainz has already covered plenty of ground in nearly four seasons in F1. Here, the Spaniard discusses what lessons he learned from his rally driving father, his move to McLaren in 2019 and how his former team mate Max Verstappen helped him raise his game.
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[@ellis1034]

It's so funny to listen to this podcast nearly 3 years later, I think everything he said in the interview aged extremely well. From only having shook hands with Lando once to having a great friendship, scoring his first podium in his first year with McLaren and ending up best of the rest in the constructors, in the next year battling for a win (but ending up P2) in monza, from saying that consistency was his biggest issue to then it being both his and Lando's biggest strength in beating Racing Point for P3 in the constructors, getting a Ferrari seat, scoring his first podium with Ferrari in Monaco on only his 5th race with the team. Even his friendship with max is much more visible now. He made the right call to get out of the red bull family when he did, going to McLaren when he did, and even when it looked like his move to Ferrari was going to be a disaster after how 2020 was for them, the team has taken a massive step forwards and they're battling McLaren for P3. I really hope things continue to turn out well for him and that more people start to see his talent. Everyone thought that Charles Leclerc would be driving circles around him but after only 5 races Carlos is already putting serious pressure on him. Love this guy and can't wait to see what he does next.

[@ariacube07]

listening to this after his amazing debut year in McLaren an after his dad really won another dakar rally. I was smiling so widely during the whole podcast.

[@ultimategamer2888]

1 year later he has had his best season ever and even got his first podium

[@SaiKrishna-px5kv]

Come again

[@SPIIIVA]

Almost 2 years later he comes in 2nd

[@yeshwanthgollaprolu]

In a Ferrari

[@dacoconutnut9503]

"Oh shit, I crashed" - Carlos Sainz

[@lilchapa6308]

Who is here after he signed to Ferrari?

[@AnonTriple]

Carlos Sainz was inspired to become an F1 driver from watching Fernando Alonso being an F1 champion in 2005 with Renault, when Carlos was 11 years old. Carlos Sainz is driving for Renault this year and will replace Fernando next year at McLaren. It must definitely be a dream come true.

[@oscarshen6855]

But no the same Renault and McLaren.

[@Checkyoursix77]

Or nightmare...

[@Moray2023]

He also started at Toro Rosso which used to be Minardi where Alonso started

[@fosso8803]

Driving for McLaren a dream? Never.

[@GECKOZFTW]

findlayD30 Coincidence? I think not.

[@marcko1493]

coincidence 55:00 minutes the video?? like carlos number

[@croatiaboy11]

@@WASIURPA r/woosh

[@crystalracing4794]

Illuminati confirmed

[@pedropt10]

Beautiful coincidence indeed! (honestly, I'm sure Tom noticed it and said some extra words for that to happen xD )

[@ryanthunderhammer9970]

Woah. Big brain

[@Arsenal_4_Life]

52:15 And one year later, ur the best of friends on the grid

[@henrywhatzal4724]

Really underrated driver He’s been really impressive last season finishing in the top 10 in a Torro Rosso This season for Renault he’s been getting quite a lot of bad luck which is unfortunate Edit: Yes I know that Hulk is better than Sainz

[@mickrofone]

Mmh, Sainz is for sure a very good driver, but Hulkenberg destroyed him - and Hulk has more retirements.

[@shiny9219]

True ;-)-

[@tubularcandy812]

This guy is good in slamming other drivers of the track.

[@Marc98338]

Not underrated at all. I think he has been treathed very fairly. Was slower then Max , was slower then Hulk. He's a very decent midfield driver.

[@ignaciodelavega5558]

Agree with you but carlos is muxh better than hulk he has fucked him the second part ik the season and carlos had a bad start of the season

[@scarss1736]

Dammit, I hope Carlos succeeds in McLaren, they better make this man a Champion.

[@markhenley3097]

What about Hulk. He deserves a podium at the least.

[@scarss1736]

@@markhenley3097 He's a good driver, but we are on the subject of Sainz :P

[@internettroll7497]

@@markhenley3097 oof

[@leriava]

I come from the future to say that he's got a podium now in a McLaren

[@ryanjohnson4895]

@@leriava I come from the future to tell you carlos gets p2 in monza after needing 1 more lap for the race win

[@theuberindian3988]

Very refreshing interview! Very sincere and didn't skirt anything. Loved his family anecdotes. Thanks for your time Carlos!

[@warrenm6882]

That Vettel testing story is fantastic. It’s a side of Seb that doesn’t get shown much in the media.

[@ellis1034]

Listening to this after his move to Ferrari and getting 2nd place in Monaco on only his 5th race with the team :))

[@eromain37]

Love this interview.I always liked Carlos but even more so now. Family #1 and kept very modest despite his roots and success.

[@deathmetalshredify]

I respect how he was brought up to race in wet conditions based on the fact that his dad admired Senna. I have a lot of newfound respect for Carlos.

[@tadhg1959]

Ok, I realize this podcast was 8 months ago. But I must say, after listening to Carlos, I have a new found respect for the man. I've always had a liking for McLaren. And after last season, it was tough. The strides McLaren has made, and the drivers they've signed... it's a great pleasure to see what is taking place at McLaren. Not sure Lando could have a better teammate. I wish Carlos nothing but success. Appears to be a stand up human being. Great, great interview! Thoroughly enjoyed it!!!!

[@chorseundgrd]

Carlos and Lando have a really endearing big bro/lil bro dynamic. It's really fun to see them together.

[@SamMustaine]

I remember racing against him in his father’s indoor karting, and after the races his father was serious telling him the mistakes that he’ve done

[@matthewgunawan8990]

Carlos sainz Sr seems like a fun dad growing up

[@sambull4633]

*Anyone who’s ever breathed the same air as Helmut Marko* Tom Clarkson: Does he have a sense of humour?

[@Kummituslinna]

Next year: Behind the Grid

[@conornaughton3819]

This deserves more likes

[@bazarovism]

Lol

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

Had me laughing there

[@arushramteke7520]

Hehehe, not looking that anymore

[@senna1177]

dont know best of the rest :)

[@adampetten5349]

Carlos on fire this season with brilliant rookie pressuring him.

[@didi_2222]

What a wonderful guy.... Wish him all the success in future....

[@kavinduwijerathne7216]

There's always something new to learn in these podcasts. I love it

[@TopZet]

Listened on Spotify already. Some good stories racing against his dad and against Kimi as a teenager. 😀

[@morcilman]

My favorite driver. A bit unlucky not to be able to probe himself. Great personality and ethics. I hope he get the carreer he deserves.

[@warrenm6882]

A very good time to do this interview Will. He really seems in a good place since signing for McLaren. Kind of forget that he was basically equal with Max at Toro Rosso, hopefully we can see some glimpses of his potential the next couple of years.

[@polyglotuk]

TC be like 🤔

[@snaelake]

Who’s here after Carlos’ first podium?

[@s_wggns]

This is another guy that I feel is tough to not like, hope the best for him at McLaren.

[@nicfuecol]

Always a pleasure to listen to this podcast. You guys are pacing the interviews just right.

[@henrywhatzal4724]

Can u do a Fernando Alonso or Kimi Beyond the Grid?

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Nah Kimi is better than Fernando. So Kimi first.

[@gonzalo807]

@@ciaronsmith4995 haha good joke

[@merlinbotha363]

Pkease no, they're both terrible personalities

[@ciaronsmith4995]

Please, Alonso is a terrible personality. The guy blackmailed his own team and criticizes his team publicly. Kimi is a class act, even if he is a bit weird.

[@VehicleValhalla]

I've made a comedy video about Alonso and I would love it if you could check it out and hopefully sub if it was good :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIi5l6KFgcaksLM It's called 'The life of a Fernando Alonso fan' Thanks in advance!

[@anikjana60]

Top midfield driver in 2019. Awesome work!

[@jj9871011]

2nd favorite driver after Kimi. I like him the most from the new generation. I do not have high hopes for 2019 or 2020 for him as McL seem to have their heads in the sand. Hopefully James Key will be able to turn something around. I hope he does not fall out of F1 like SV after 2 years at McL. This guy really has the talent to win races given the right car.

[@doganyazg]

55 min video for car #55. Brings so much suspicion for Illuminati

[@KSliauderis]

Nice intelligent guy.

[@Yakhashe]

Everytime I hear Carlos Sainz speak, he reminds me of Prince Oberyn from Game of Thrones. Not only the accent (which is obvious) but also to sound of the voice itself. I really like that!

[@tendaichipunza5230]

Good spot

[@marjan_yopi]

Lol. One year later after this podcast, he already know everything about his future teammate. Bonding like loving big brother than fierce teammate. Time change Carlos.

[@sz5876]

Another great episode, thanks Tom! Tom should do the media interviews, he asks such great questions!

[@TheJokerit19]

Today ultimately became his day.

[@daredevil5903]

I like how the video is 55 minutes exactly lol

[@mkarim101]

I want a Vettel Beyond the Grid

[@reznov4291]

1 and a half years later, and now a future ferrari driver

[@MurasakiOkami]

I would love to see an episode with Vettel if possible. Great episode for sure, looking forward to the next one.

[@liamevans4124]

Always been a solid driver, like Hulkenburg. Hope the McLaren move won't see him stuck towards the back of the grid.

[@prudhvirao9915]

Superb podcast, me and my friends really enjoyed it, especially when Fernando Alonso came into the discussion.

[@countdownda]

loving this

[@patfix]

Good to hear him debunk the whole Max thing. Hope they can have their fights at the front the future!

[@lachlancampbell3054]

Let’s get the smiling Assassin (Danny Ric) on Beyond the Grid!! These podcasts have been awesome!

[@HebrewsElevenTwentyFive]

Really interesting! Great upload!

[@gaanpagla8417]

smooooooth operatorrrrr

[@Lucas-xd4br]

Thank you F1, very cool

[@jasongillard6185]

Great interview. Grounded :)

[@mosesjaguar]

I love this series listening from Kenya esp with Christian Horner and the small scandal with Fernando Alonso keep up the good work.

[@carlossainz1190]

Listen to me!

[@maxfoster8445]

I very much enjoyed listening. You're a legend!

[@markhenley3097]

This is a win for us.

[@peterdowney1969]

Another great interview! An interview with Alonso after the last race will be interesting....he might have quite a bit to share with us.

[@Closetify]

55 minutes long for #55, nice

[@zuzanaplasova7661]

Please do one with Seb!!!

[@rafaeln21]

Reminds me of piquet junior! Will watch it on dvd!

[@the-real-zpero]

Hey I've been to that indoor go karting he talks about at 10:46 :D I celebrated a couple of my birthdays there... good times :')

[@deadjuice3745]

would be cool if on youtube the podcast has video of the place they do the podcast

[@TheSt1092]

As a Brit I think Carlos will beat Lando Norris next season . I think next season in general is probably one year too early for Lando for an F1 debut . I think the the fact that Zak part manages Lando has got him an F1 seat next year over Vandoorne - Norris has been well in the shadow of George Russell in F2 this year.

[@suraj_mh1493]

Norris wouldve went to Torro Rosso if he didnt got the Mclaren seat. Mclaren didnt want to lose him and gave him the seat

[@riidge4177]

Surajnwk 0 yeah that’s true there was a supposed clause in Lando contract after the F2 which TR would take advantage of so mclaren then promoted him

[@dizzyduck44]

@@suraj_mh1493 Id like to think he wouldn’t have as Marko has passed on him twice previously, but he was that hungry to get into F1 I’m not sure he would have kept his pride in place. Not sure he will go near the Red Bull family now. Not only seeing Alex go through it but I’m sure I read somewhere he said something about Carlos had told him what being a Red Bull junior was like and they both agreed he wouldn’t have enjoyed it. It wasn’t right for him.

[@aradhanadang]

We want #F1BeyondTheGrid with Sebastian Vettel!!!

[@smedbykillar]

I do miss grill the grid!

[@fifodabahia1302]

Max Vestape é o melhor piloto e o que trás a emoção na F 1.

[@jomaoliveira7949]

Pode vir a ser o melhor sim, mas atualmente toda a gente o deixa passar com medo de terminar mais cedo a corrida. Um caso raro aconteceu este fim de semana com o Ocon, que apesar de ter ido longe demais, demonstrou não ter medo de o enfrentar!

[@fifodabahia1302]

@@jomaoliveira7949 É Jorge se não fosse Max essa F1 estaria pior do que ela está atualmente. Ele traz a emoção da F1 das antigas

[@federicozarimalacrida3996]

Just bought Bose sport headphones! They are really super!

[@ramoncf7]

Ferrari has the best pairing in the grid, Carlos has been so focused and produced great races with the pressure of driving a Ferrari next to one of the best drivers. Not sure if he will win a championship, I hope he does, but he will definitely win races and help the team be on top.

[@Lukim]

He actually surprised me recently on his standings, I mean he is quite a fair way off his teammate but everyone is, what is he like 2nd, 3rd in the 'F1.5'? Not bad for what I thought was a bit of an underwhelming season for Sainz

[@NielsZomer]

Maybe it's time for the McLaren hate to stop. They admitted they didn't have the best chassis, they finally started to actually change things instead of blaming others. Formula 1 with a good McLaren is a better sport and the same goes for Williams.

[@noisewithguitars]

Careful Carlos, it's broadcasted 😉😂

[@danonthestrings]

A podcast with driver number 55, is 55 minutes long and has 55k views as of now... Nice

[@0KJo]

Yess

[@mahashaheen2461]

Isn’t there an episode with Seb ??

[@sultanabran1]

great interview. please get DANNY RIC!!!!

[@projectjt3149]

23:25 Red Bull gives you wings

[@pablojimenez2035]

Get one of the fins on here either of them or Mika

[@peterdowney1969]

Rob Smedley and Rubens Barrichello would be good interviewees.

[@nothke]

Not the Carlos Sainz I was expecting

[@ignaciodelavega5558]

The future world champion very underrate driver that has had a lot of bad luck he is at the level of verstappen hope he has battkes with him in the future

[@fosso8803]

He will never be a champion. McLaren will ruin his carrer anyway.

[@ignaciodelavega5558]

@@fosso8803 he has talent any driver Will be WC if doesnt have a good car but if we just look at his talent he will be

[@fosso8803]

@@ignaciodelavega5558 I don't think he is talented enough. Also his carrer is over anyway because he is at McLaren so why even bother with him.

[@ignaciodelavega5558]

@@fosso8803 are you stupid he is super talent one of the best

[@ignaciodelavega5558]

@@fosso8803 he is a very underrated driver because of People like you

[@PieterBreed]

Any chance of getting video?

[@kamikakushii]

Can you guys please get on Google Play Music??

[@mailerz8130]

Theres so many adverts

[@vitorzinho10]

Who's here after he became a racing driver?

[@bencrowley5080]

Ross Brawn podcast please

[@indranigomes9874]

He shouldn't have left Toro Rosso. Him being beaten by Hulkenberg probably cost him his Red Bull chance, while Gasly was dominating Hartley. I'm sure Sainz would be beating Gasly a lot if he was at Toro Rosso. To add further insult, Red Bull not letting him sign permanently with Renault meant he is going to be going out in Q1 every race next year.

[@adrianypunto]

🌶

[@shreyjain98]

Timestamps please :(

[@filipposkasa]

fernando alonso best driver ever

[@marisaa.tamayo]

a babe!

[@zacharytan6281]

Funny how within 1 minute of upload, alr one dislike

[@Wabeeninc]

Prolly his dad who jokingly prods him about not being a rally driver

[@shakirsyed19]

It was Max Crashstappen

[@marshallmarthes]

Max verstappen

[@Abbaschand]

55 minutes of #55? Interesting.

[@SirGingerOfKnight]

Me Again, sorry i'm late Rob Smedley? Kimi Raikkonen? Thanks :)

[@farminglol]

ALRIGHT I'll buy the damn headphones. Can you stop talking about them for an eternity in your terribly friendly voice with that over the top positive vibe every 20 minutes? Thank you very much!

[@rohangeorge9369]

When is vettel going to be on BEYOND THE GRID ??

[@einreb]

1:00 he didnt out qualify verstappen grandprixrankings.com/compare/2015-f1/verstappen-versus-sainz-jr/

[@itscynical3506]

#notigang

[@Basically_Me]

Aa haan

[@TugaAvenger]

If I could pick he next guests... Legend: Murray Walker. Before it's too late. Current driver: Lance Stroll. I'm loving these current generation interviews because we know nothing about them as people, they're always "on" for the cameras - Leclerc's probably the only exception. And given his... unique circumstances, I think Lance's would be a fascinating interview.

[@fosso8803]

Sirotkin is a exception too I think.

[@maxroider3720]

TugaAvenger i would enjoy hulkenberg as a guest you don't know that much about him

[@leewat9068]

It's a shame he needed to give up his seat to Ricciardo next year :(

[@warrenm6882]

leewat I think it’s actually worked out really for Carlos as Danny was the first to move. This meant Carlos could sign with McLaren and now that McLaren know it wasn’t Honda they have the resources to grow and become competitive with Carlos the lead driver. Think it’ll work out pretty well for him, whereas another 1 yr deal with Renault could have ended his career if Hulk beat him again.

[@milan0425]

Stupid advertisement kills the whole podcasts!! Shame.

[@dhwanitmishra6574]

Alonso when?

[@yourworstnightmareever538]

no😂why are Spaniards fond of ending their sentence with the word “no” the Aunts are his fans

[@merlinbotha363]

They use it like "don't you think"

[@warrenm6882]

It’s like “do you agree” - used when giving your opinion rather than a fact. Quite respectful really because it shows you are interested in the others opinion on what you just said.

[@majama840]

It's like "innit" in England

[@dave7573]

It’s like “you know” USA