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Hot take: I don’t think Sparkles/Sprinkles the Unicorn is what powered Carlos to a podium.
I think it was the good credit Carlos earned with the universe when he followed through on his promise to sport a silly unicorn sticker on his helmet simply because a little fan asked 🦄 ✨
I think it was the good credit Carlos earned with the universe when he followed through on his promise to sport a silly unicorn sticker on his helmet simply because a little fan asked 🦄 ✨
September 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Hot take: I don’t think Sparkles/Sprinkles the Unicorn is what powered Carlos to a podium.
I think it was the good credit Carlos earned with the universe when he followed through on his promise to sport a silly unicorn sticker on his helmet simply because a little fan asked 🦄 ✨
I think it was the good credit Carlos earned with the universe when he followed through on his promise to sport a silly unicorn sticker on his helmet simply because a little fan asked 🦄 ✨
The magic of Sparkles 🦄 ✨ #CarlosSainz
September 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The magic of Sparkles 🦄 ✨ #CarlosSainz
Miffed at all the comments about Carlos getting a Williams podium before LH gets a F*rrari podium. Who cares? 2025 podium or not, Williams is the team Carlos has committed wholly to, his new home, his new family, his new objective. That joke of a horse team is utterly irrelevant to his success now.
September 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Miffed at all the comments about Carlos getting a Williams podium before LH gets a F*rrari podium. Who cares? 2025 podium or not, Williams is the team Carlos has committed wholly to, his new home, his new family, his new objective. That joke of a horse team is utterly irrelevant to his success now.
No need for good luck if you can outsmart bad luck.
In a quali affected by weather and many red flags, Carlos’s P2 was every bit as much a triumph for the Williams strategy team and garage as it was a triumph on the track.
I believe Williams has what it takes to execute to the maximum tomorrow 💪
In a quali affected by weather and many red flags, Carlos’s P2 was every bit as much a triumph for the Williams strategy team and garage as it was a triumph on the track.
I believe Williams has what it takes to execute to the maximum tomorrow 💪
September 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
No need for good luck if you can outsmart bad luck.
In a quali affected by weather and many red flags, Carlos’s P2 was every bit as much a triumph for the Williams strategy team and garage as it was a triumph on the track.
I believe Williams has what it takes to execute to the maximum tomorrow 💪
In a quali affected by weather and many red flags, Carlos’s P2 was every bit as much a triumph for the Williams strategy team and garage as it was a triumph on the track.
I believe Williams has what it takes to execute to the maximum tomorrow 💪
Since you asked: I removed you from the starter pack because you publicly used the word “r*tard” as a slur to describe other fans’ intelligence. Multiple times.
August 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Since you asked: I removed you from the starter pack because you publicly used the word “r*tard” as a slur to describe other fans’ intelligence. Multiple times.
I feel like the fact that my YouTube account is almost 20 years old makes me seem more ancient than I am
August 16, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I feel like the fact that my YouTube account is almost 20 years old makes me seem more ancient than I am
Not joking when I say that Carlos’s unflinching optimism affects me so deeply that it bleeds into other aspects of my life. Living is more enjoyable when you’re excited about what comes next.
July 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Not joking when I say that Carlos’s unflinching optimism affects me so deeply that it bleeds into other aspects of my life. Living is more enjoyable when you’re excited about what comes next.
Looking dry (if not a little overcast) for Sprint quali and the Sprint race, then potentially a wet Grand Prix. Will all depend on the timing of the expected summer storms.
July 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Looking dry (if not a little overcast) for Sprint quali and the Sprint race, then potentially a wet Grand Prix. Will all depend on the timing of the expected summer storms.
Someone please PLEASE make sure Williams knows it is not actually C3-C2-C1 this weekend
July 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Someone please PLEASE make sure Williams knows it is not actually C3-C2-C1 this weekend
Good riddance to C5s and C6s for this weekend at Silverstone. The FW47 does not seem to be in a happy place with those compounds.
July 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Good riddance to C5s and C6s for this weekend at Silverstone. The FW47 does not seem to be in a happy place with those compounds.
“As an athlete you always go through better times, difficult times. The sport has told me that this can change quickly.”
Carlos saying “pendulums always swing back,” only in different words 💙
Carlos saying “pendulums always swing back,” only in different words 💙
June 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“As an athlete you always go through better times, difficult times. The sport has told me that this can change quickly.”
Carlos saying “pendulums always swing back,” only in different words 💙
Carlos saying “pendulums always swing back,” only in different words 💙
Filed under: “Even more pictures of Carlos Sainz’s car on fire in Austria”
June 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Filed under: “Even more pictures of Carlos Sainz’s car on fire in Austria”
Williams being the slowest of all 10 teams on the straights shows how much the car performance was limited by their engine issues in Canada. The one thing Williams can usually cash in on even when all else fails is being fast on the straights.
June 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Williams being the slowest of all 10 teams on the straights shows how much the car performance was limited by their engine issues in Canada. The one thing Williams can usually cash in on even when all else fails is being fast on the straights.
Looking at the schedule in Canada, it seems FP1 and FP3 will be most representative of track conditions for the race, while FP2 will be the best session to evaluate qualifying (as usual).
June 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Looking at the schedule in Canada, it seems FP1 and FP3 will be most representative of track conditions for the race, while FP2 will be the best session to evaluate qualifying (as usual).
This message from Carlos’s old maths teacher Mr. Valbuena has me in real tears. It’s such a perfect reminder of who Carlos Sainz is at his core. I haven’t felt this emotional or proud of him outside of a race win.
“Your effort and discipline will take you as far as you want to go.” 💙✨
“Your effort and discipline will take you as far as you want to go.” 💙✨
June 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This message from Carlos’s old maths teacher Mr. Valbuena has me in real tears. It’s such a perfect reminder of who Carlos Sainz is at his core. I haven’t felt this emotional or proud of him outside of a race win.
“Your effort and discipline will take you as far as you want to go.” 💙✨
“Your effort and discipline will take you as far as you want to go.” 💙✨
And their race pace simulation is even more optimistic for Williams. I get most of the midfield being too close to call, but how is Williams supposed to be P5 and two tenths clear of the rest?
May 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
And their race pace simulation is even more optimistic for Williams. I get most of the midfield being too close to call, but how is Williams supposed to be P5 and two tenths clear of the rest?
I’ve just seen the F1/FOM pace simulations. I’m confused.
These simulations are usually more accurate than not because unlike us at home, they have access to information about fuel loads, engine modes (I think), and other details.
So why is Williams above Alpine and Sauber on qualifying pace?
These simulations are usually more accurate than not because unlike us at home, they have access to information about fuel loads, engine modes (I think), and other details.
So why is Williams above Alpine and Sauber on qualifying pace?
May 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I’ve just seen the F1/FOM pace simulations. I’m confused.
These simulations are usually more accurate than not because unlike us at home, they have access to information about fuel loads, engine modes (I think), and other details.
So why is Williams above Alpine and Sauber on qualifying pace?
These simulations are usually more accurate than not because unlike us at home, they have access to information about fuel loads, engine modes (I think), and other details.
So why is Williams above Alpine and Sauber on qualifying pace?
And the love = speed effect isn’t even just Carlos vs. Alex at that section. Grada CS55 is at T12, and the T10 (exit) to T13 sequence is one of the few places on the track where Carlos is faster than Lando!
May 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
And the love = speed effect isn’t even just Carlos vs. Alex at that section. Grada CS55 is at T12, and the T10 (exit) to T13 sequence is one of the few places on the track where Carlos is faster than Lando!
Carlos Sainz after #FP2:
🇪🇸It was tough out there, but we expected it. These are not the best corners for our car and right from FP1 I felt how tricky it was. The setup changes seemed to go well, but we still haven’t found enough lap time. We'll try to take a step for tomorrow!
🇪🇸It was tough out there, but we expected it. These are not the best corners for our car and right from FP1 I felt how tricky it was. The setup changes seemed to go well, but we still haven’t found enough lap time. We'll try to take a step for tomorrow!
May 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Carlos Sainz after #FP2:
🇪🇸It was tough out there, but we expected it. These are not the best corners for our car and right from FP1 I felt how tricky it was. The setup changes seemed to go well, but we still haven’t found enough lap time. We'll try to take a step for tomorrow!
🇪🇸It was tough out there, but we expected it. These are not the best corners for our car and right from FP1 I felt how tricky it was. The setup changes seemed to go well, but we still haven’t found enough lap time. We'll try to take a step for tomorrow!
It’s kind of precious that Carlos (blue) becomes an absolute monster when he hits T10, which happens to be the moment his home grandstand comes into view 💙
May 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It’s kind of precious that Carlos (blue) becomes an absolute monster when he hits T10, which happens to be the moment his home grandstand comes into view 💙
RUS vs. SAI on mediums. Looks like FW47's main weak point was the medium speed T4-T5. That said, SAI gained a tenth back in medium speed T10-T12, but I think that's down to him achieving a lower min. speed in T10 and getting a good exit.
May 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
RUS vs. SAI on mediums. Looks like FW47's main weak point was the medium speed T4-T5. That said, SAI gained a tenth back in medium speed T10-T12, but I think that's down to him achieving a lower min. speed in T10 and getting a good exit.
First I thought there was nothing to glean from SAI's FP2 due to a split run plan, but Haas had the same split run plan: SAI/BEA went S-M and ALB/OCO went M-S.
There was a shockingly precise inverse relationship in S vs M times on the two run plans! The soft was the worse tire on a green track.
There was a shockingly precise inverse relationship in S vs M times on the two run plans! The soft was the worse tire on a green track.
May 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
First I thought there was nothing to glean from SAI's FP2 due to a split run plan, but Haas had the same split run plan: SAI/BEA went S-M and ALB/OCO went M-S.
There was a shockingly precise inverse relationship in S vs M times on the two run plans! The soft was the worse tire on a green track.
There was a shockingly precise inverse relationship in S vs M times on the two run plans! The soft was the worse tire on a green track.
Carlos spent the least amount of time in the pits out of any driver in Imola despite having one of the slowest pit stops. Pit lane dynamics are so interesting to me.
May 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Carlos spent the least amount of time in the pits out of any driver in Imola despite having one of the slowest pit stops. Pit lane dynamics are so interesting to me.
The Autosport admin deciding to pick violence on a random Tuesday
May 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Autosport admin deciding to pick violence on a random Tuesday