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Sainz's victory ahead of Ari Vatanen and Kankkunen, combined with Auriol's retirement, confirmed the title in favour of the Spaniard.
Constructors' world champions to have benefited from Sainz are Subaru (1995), Toyota (1999) and Citroën (2003, 2004 and 2005). [31] In early 2012 Sainz drove Polo WRC in its maiden gravel test in Spain with Sébastien Ogier[32] and in summer he tested Polo WRC in Finland. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here.
All I can do is encourage him," added Sainz. Firstly, in 2010, he drove for Volkswagen, and in 2018 he manned the wheel of a Peugeot. At this latter event he was trailing his teammate Colin McRae until the team ordered the Scotsman to slow down and allow Sainz to win, which led to a dispute between the drivers.
2007 S. Loeb All comments are moderated. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! While he last competed in the championship in 2005, the elder Sainz has continued to race, taking part in Dakar Rally, winning with Peugeot last year. Besides WRC successes, he has won the Dakar Rally (2010, 2018, 2020), the Race of Champions (1997) and the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (1990). [34] In December 2012 Sainz dismissed the rumours he would drive Polo WRC in some WRC-rally in 2013, but stated he was available for testing, if needed. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. He was rumoured to be dating Angela Gastanaga, but that relationship has run its course. Interestingly, he had a trial at the Real Madrid Football Club as a teenager and became the Spanish squash champion at the age of 16. BaKano (@bakano) 25th October 2020, 20:59. Ford also lost the manufacturers' title to Peugeot. 1989 M. Biasion, 1990 C. Sainz The question of who will replace Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari will be resolved in the near future, according to Carlos Sainz Sr. Father of McLaren driver Carlos Jr, who has emerged as the favourite for Vettel’s seat, Sainz Sr stated his belief that the Scuderia will look to …