Sainz: Live to compete ·Sainz, vivir para competir

Carlos Sainz has turned 59 years old. While the rivals of his generation have already hung up their helmets, he continues at the highest level, year after year. His story is an example of perseverance. A two-time World Rally Champion and three-time Dakar winner, his ambition knows no bounds. We live with him through his most exciting year, including Carlos Jr.’s debut as a Ferrari F1 driver.

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Dec 02, 2021

1 seaons till Mar 30, 2022

Popularity: 4.4888
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Red Bull Media House (AT)Telefónica Broadcast Services (ES)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Episode 6

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Carlos Sainz has turned 59 years old. While the rivals of his generation have already hung up their helmets, he continues at the highest level, year after year. His story is an example of perseverance. A two-time World Rally Champion and three-time Dakar winner, his ambition knows no bounds. We live with him through his most exciting year, including Carlos Jr.’s debut as a Ferrari F1 driver.

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6 Episodes
  • Episode 1A living legend min

    Carlos Sainz faces his 14th Dakar. He defends his title and bids farewell to his family while enjoying breakfast. He begins an adventure with the same passion as when he started 40 years ago in rallying. We discover how he got started in motorsports. Together with his family, we see him celebrating his 59th birthday party, and we learn about the efforts he has made to remain active.

  • Episode 2Lesson Learned min

    Carlos recalls his arrival in the World Rally Championship: the excitement of the first races and his family’s reluctance. In Spain, this sport was unknown, and it started gaining relevance with Carlos. His first victory in Greece in 1990 was a milestone in the national sports arena. His past victories contrast with his navigation problems on the last Dakar.

  • Episode 3The Matador min

    The years in which Carlos Sainz won his two World Rally Championships and started to become a legend: He is the Matador. Carlos’ family, especially Reyes, his wife, fear danger. It is not easy on them that Carlos Jr. has decided to follow in his father’s footsteps. Carlos and his son retrace their relationship since their early days in kart racing. It wasn’t a bed of roses.

  • Episode 4A Strike of Luck min

    Carlos trains in Majorca and recalls his years with Colin McRae and their intense rally battles. Subaru was his first disappointment in rallying, the last one coming in ’98 with the incident in the last meters of the RAC. A life lesson for his son on his arrival in F1. Carlos recalls two of his son’s most important moments. The accident in Russia and his podium in Brazil.

  • Episode 5The Legacy Carries On min

    Carlos receives the Princess of Asturias Award in recognition of his entire career and his values in sport. In an emotional speech, Sainz reflects on his career and the education of his children. During the speech, he praises the figure of his wife, Reyes. While closely following his son’s career, he recalls his last years in the World Rally Championship and his arrival at the Dakar.

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