Williams driver Carlos Sainz eyes potential Formula 1 career until 2040
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Williams driver Carlos Sainz states he could continue his Formula 1 career until he reaches the age of 45. Sainz, who is currently in his 12th season on the grid, turns 32 this Tuesday. As the sixth-oldest driver in the current standings, he remains behind Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg, and the Cadillac duo of Valtteri. The 2040 season marks the year Sainz would reach his 45th birthday if he continues to compete in the series. He is a four-time grand prix winner currently racing for Williams.
- •Carlos Sainz says he could race in Formula 1 until age 45.
- •The 2040 season is the year the driver would reach age 45.
- •Sainz celebrates his 32nd birthday this Tuesday.
- •He is currently the sixth-oldest driver in the current Formula 1 lineup.
- 4:30 PMMotorsport.com — Carlos Sainz could extend F1 career until 2040
"Williams driver Carlos Sainz believes he could stay in Formula 1 until he’s 45 years old – the age he will be when the 2040 season gets under way. Currently competing in his 12th F1 campaign, the four-time grand prix winner will celebrate his 32nd birthday on Tuesday and is the sixth-oldest driver on the grid behind Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg and Cadillac duo Valtteri ...Keep reading
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