Carlos Sainz shares summer break plans after Hungarian GP finish
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Carlos Sainz will spend the Formula 1 summer break in the Balearic Islands with his family. He finished 18th and two laps down in the Hungarian Grand Prix, which saw McLaren's Lando Norris claim victory. Sainz's race was affected by an incident involving Oscar Piastri while being lapped. The break will give teams and drivers a chance to regroup ahead of the next event.
- •Sainz finished 18th at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •The race was won by Lando Norris of McLaren.
- •Sainz was two laps down during the race.
- •He plans to spend the break with family.
- •The summer break affects upcoming race strategies.
- 9:49 AMMotorsport.com — Carlos Sainz reveals F1 summer break plans and 30-year tradition
"Carlos Sainz has shared his plans for the Formula 1 summer break, explaining that he will be in the Balearic Islands with his family. Sainz finished 18th and two laps down at the Hungaroring on Sunday, a race won by McLaren's Lando Norris. The Spaniard's Hungarian Grand Prix was further compromised by a collision with Oscar Piastri while being lapped, which hampered the McLaren driver and ...Keep reading
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