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F1 star Sainz splits his pants and his girlfriend finds it hilarious
Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz brought amusement to his partner Rebecca Donaldson at the Miami paddock last weekend due to a hilarious mishap. This happened after Sainz returned to the F1 2026 campaign with Williams following a five-week enforced break stemming from the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to conflict in the Middle East. The unexpected spring break gave some teams, like Williams, a valuable chance to catch up with their rivals. In a positive turn of events for Williams, they moved up a place in the constructors’ standings after Sunday’s race in Miami, which was a welcome change from their disappointing season so far. Sainz and his teammate Alex Albon both scored points in Miami, but Sainz faced embarrassment off the track when he split his trousers on live TV, resulting in a lighthearted moment captured by Sky F1 and the Netflix Drive to Survive cameras. Sainz’s wardrobe malfunction elicited laughter from his girlfriend and team members, with a Williams staff member stepping in to cover him with a team jacket.
