A Quote by Carlos Sainz Jr.

Everyone on the grid gets nervous before a Formula 1 race. It's just how you manage it. It's impossible not to be a bit nervous before a Formula 1 start or even before a World Series start. You have nerves. The thing is, you know how to control them.

Carlos Sainz Jr.

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Carlos Sainz Jr.
Spanish - Driver
Born: September 1, 1994

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