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Carlos Sainz Jr. has sent a message to his father (go on, you can guess his name, you’ve got all the clues) ahead of a huge race this week.
Carlos Sainz Jr. has sent good luck wishes to his father, Carlos Sainz Sr., before the upcoming Dakar Rally. Sainz Sr. aims to break his record as the oldest driver to win the race, at 63 years old this year, with his navigator Lucas Cruz. The younger Sainz expressed admiration for his father’s resilience and determination, especially after a crash in the 2025 edition. Sainz Sr. shared a positive update after completing the first stage of the 2026 race smoothly. The Dakar Rally’s challenging 8,000km route in Saudi Arabia will test Sainz Sr.’s skills, as a four-time winner alongside Cruz. The Sainz family’s racing legacy continues to inspire fans, including in Formula 1 circles with Max Verstappen’s team-mate plans making headlines.
