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Carlos Sainz carried a unicorn sticker on his helmet in Baku – here’s why.
Carlos Sainz achieved his first podium with Williams at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and there was a hidden story behind this success. Sainz had a special unicorn ‘mascot’ on the back of his helmet during the race weekend, which proved to be a lucky charm for him. Max Verstappen commented on the unicorn, prompting a playful exchange between the two drivers. A young fan had requested Sainz to wear a unicorn sticker on his helmet for the rest of the year in a fan submission to Williams. Sainz fulfilled this request, and the unicorn sticker is set to stay on his helmet until the end of the season. This podium was significant for Williams, marking their first full-distance race podium since 2017 and helping Sainz climb from 18th to 12th in the drivers’ standings, while also strengthening Williams’ position in the constructors’ championship.
