Interests - Carlos Sainz - Profile
| The Man Carlos is the most respected driver in the sport. He has an awesome reputation and every shred of it is deserved. Speaking to him is like an audience with Pope – you are somehow aware of intercession with a higher being. Carlos is intense yet scrupulously polite, a stickler for accuracy and the most cerebrally professional driver on the championship. His memory is frighteningly accurate, but anybody thinking his personality is austere will be surprised by some sudden moments of pure warmth that can make your day. Any young driver in search of a role model need look no further. |
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The Driver Consistency has been his hallmark recently, but it's such staggering consistency that it almost takes your breath away. Carlos is just always there. He seems to be a permanent fixture amongst World Championship candidates and tends to be a mistake-free zone. His driving is best described as efficient and intelligent – like the man himself. |
| The Prospects He'll undoubtedly be there or thereabouts – that's his style. Now into a second year with Citroen and a Xsara which made big steps forward in gravel-spec during 2003 and which has long been an asphalt star. |
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The History Started off life as a racing driver but persuaded by budget to try rallying instead. He's won every championship he ever contested, which tells you all you need to know. |
