OKDIARIO had the opportunity to dive into the heart of the family Sainzwhere so much Carlos Father and son keep most of their achievements, trophies and helmets from both careers. We do it hand in hand with Juanjo Lacallelegendary family head Sainzand of Alexandre Iribasa 19-year-old driver who speaks to this newspaper to reveal his goals, which are none other than “racing in the Endurance World Cup and win the 24 hours of Le Mans“.
Sainz Jr., who is his greatest influence, has been with Iribas on several occasions, but the Madrid native highlights an occasion where he “gave him some advice on how to take the lines” and be able to “be more aggressive”. The Spanish driver will celebrate his tenth birthday in 2025 Formula 1but in this emblematic place of Las Rozas stores all the helmets that have accompanied him since his childhood days until this year with Ferrari.
At the entrance to his personal offices, we can see a wing of his last car in McLaren in which signatures are collected from all members of the British team and, as you progress, you reach the part where you collect all your trophies, both as a young player and during podiums and victories in F1. In addition, every paper publication in which their performances in races are mentioned is saved.
But if the space of Sainz Jr.’s merits attracts attention, the impact generated by seeing all of his father’s achievements compiled is even greater. Carlos Sainz, for many the best athlete in the history of Spain, lines up all his titles from Dakarin the absence of the one made in 2024, which he still keeps in his house. Their price is not lacking either. Prince of Asturiasnor the distinction as Honorary reservist of the Ministry of Defensean award he won last year.
